General Robert E. Lee to Visit Monroe
Confederate and Union Officers Join Civil War Celebration
Monroe, MI 48161/48162
United States of America
Confederate General Robert E. Lee, portrayed by reenactor Al Stone, is set to arrive in town on Friday and will join both Union and Confederate officers at a "Gathering of the Eagles" on Saturday, October 6 at the Sawyer Homestead. Also present will be Mrs. Elizabeth (Libbie) Custer reenactor Marla Matkin.
The officers and Mrs. Custer will also be present on Saturday evening as the VFW #1138 hosts a Gathering of the Eagles Dinner Program. For more information about the dinner program, contact Betty Westover at 734-242-3213. Reservations are $10 for adults and $5 for children under age ten.
The Ninth Annual Custer Week is presented by the Custer Celebration Committee. For event information, see www.georgecuster.com or call 734-241-0201.
Published by Myranda Morgan
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