Iron Hearted Regiment

The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks, Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, N.Y.on Wednesday, September 13^th at 7pm in the Long Room at Brookside Museum.

During the Civil War, Colonel Simeon Sammons received authority to recruit a regiment in the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Saratoga, with headquarters at Fonda. On August 26, 1862, it mustered into the service of the United States for three years. Join local historian David Brooks in an exploration of the history of the "Iron-Hearted Regiment.", the 115^th New York Infantry Regiment. Journey along with them from Upstate NY to the Deep South and back. Discover the battles they faced on the front line and those experienced from within.

David Brooks also sits on the board of the Fulton County Historical Society, based out of the Fulton County Museum in Gloversville, NY. As a native of that County, growing up he heard tales of local history and how his own ancestors fought to preserve the Union during the tumultuous Civil War.

A donation of $5 per registration is recommended, to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.