Today in History:

U.S. Grant Homestead

Ed Bearss and reopening of U.S. Grant Homestead scheduled for April 6, 2013

Ed Bearss and the end of the Civil War

Civil War author, tour guide, and scholar Edwin C. Bearss will return to Georgetown on Saturday, April 6, 2013 for a presentation on The End of the Civil War.

Harriet Jackson will open the program with songs of the Civil War era at 2:30 pm and Mr. Bearss will speak at 3:00 pm at the Gaslight Theater, 301 S. Main Street.

This will be Ed's sixth appearance in Georgetown sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association.

Tickets are available from the U.S. Grant Homestead Association by calling (937) 378-3087.

Dedication of the U.S. Grant Homestead

The extensive restoration project at the U.S. Grant Boyhood Home is nearly complete and the home will be open from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm with the dedication at 12:00 pm on April 6, 2013.