Thanks to a grant from the Maine Humanities Council, Pejepscot History Center is bringing actor, director, and Gettysburg College Theatre Instructor, Richard Sautter, to town for “American Theatre During the Civil War” for our July History Happy Hour.

July 1-3 marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War, where Maine’s Joshua Chamberlain led the 20th Maine Regiment on Little Round Top. This year is also the 40th anniversary of PHC owning and operating the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum in downtown Brunswick.

On Thursday, July 6, at 5:30PM, Rich discusses acting as a disreputable profession, the prevalence of “minstrel shows,” Abraham Lincoln’s relationship to the theater, the (in)famous actors in the Booth family, and how the war changed theatrical entertainment.

The program will be held at PHC at 159 Park Row. Although the talk is free, RSVPs are required as seats are limited and wine and beer will be served. Doors open at 5PM.

This event is free thanks to funding from the Maine Humanities Council. Pre-registration is required.