Dear Sallie: Love Letters from the Civil War

Name: Dear Sallie: Love Letters from the Civil War
Start: 2026-04-14T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-14T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 510 West Water Street, Troy, OH, United States, Ohio 45373

Schedule

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

510 West Water Street, Troy, OH, United States, Ohio 45373 | Troy, OH

Discover a true Civil War–era love story from Miami County, Ohio. When Jesse Burkett left home in 1863 to serve in the Union Army, he stayed connected to his sweetheart, Sallie Weddle, through heartfelt letters—later found hidden inside the walls of a demolished Illinois home.
Now preserved at the Milton-Union Public Library, these letters offer a moving glimpse into love and life during wartime. Join us for a unique presentation by local father-daughter history team Rex Maggert and Shelley Schoen. No registration is required.