Empire Heritage Group presents “The Boizard Letters”

From staff reports

On Friday, May 6 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, the Empire Area Heritage Group will present “The Boizard Letters” at 7 p.m.

A half-hour video presentation will feature recollections of Julia Dickinson and Joan Bolton, who found over 100 letters written before, during and after the Civil War between a husband in the service, and his wife who stayed behind in Glen Arbor to fare for herself and her small child.

The letters between them and other relatives offer fascinating portraits of what life was like in Glen Arbor and in the military during the war. The program will also include a discussion of fate, luck and perseverance, and discussions about a second book by Jodie Sewall, titled “Long Distance Love”, which includes over 150 additional Boizard letters.

The names of local Civil War veterans will also be recognized. Please join us for an educational and enjoyable evening.