Revolutionary War Comes Alive With Unique Presentation

admin posted on February 10, 2010 07:05

THOMAS SUMTER

“Carolina Gamecock”

The Matthews Historical Foundation has finalized program plans for their upcoming Community Meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 at the Matthews Public Library, 232 Matthews Station Street, in downtown Matthews. Hear American History come alive as Howard Burnham, renowned character actor, portrays controversial Revolutionary War hero Thomas Sumter, also known as the Carolina Gamecock, for whom Fort Sumter (of Civil War fame) is named.

No registration required this free program is being hosted through the collaboration of the Matthews Historical Foundation and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Matthews. This event has been made possible through the generous support from our donors, The Morris Family.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this interesting and informative meeting. Refreshments will be served. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Matthews Historical Foundation is striving to preserve our past for the future. For more information about the Foundation, the Massey-Clark House restoration project or the Reid House, please call 704-846-6693 or visit our website www.matthewshistoricalfoundation.org

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