Civil War symposium highlights Elmira's connection
Elmira's historical past meets its present when the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp hosts its first Civil War Symposium in August with ...
Elmira's historical past meets its present when the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp hosts its first Civil War Symposium in August with Elmira College. The city of Elmira's connection with the American Civil War includes a Confederate soldier prison camp, a stop on the Underground Railroad, and its primary purpose as Union soldier enlistment and training camps. 'A lot of the descendants of soldiers who were here come here and they really appreciate being able to stand on the ground where their ancestors were,' said Terri Olszowy, board member, Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp.