Framingham Civil War Relics in the News

Framingham History Center Civil War Relics

By Jaclyn Reiss
Globe Correspondent
May 3, 2012

This weekend, some 3,000 Civil War buffs will flock to Framingham Center Common in period dress to camp out as 1860s soldiers did, celebrating the town’s rich history and involvement in the Civil War. The encampment is the highlight of the Framingham History Center’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the war, which began April 12, 1861, at Fort Sumter, S.C.

Framingham residents have become more aware of their town’s prominent place in Civil War history in the past year, due in large part to the history center’s efforts. Read more >>