The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL will host their monthly program on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. These programs are supported by a grant from the D. S. Flikkema Foundation.
This month’s program features Ed Reiter who was formerly employed at Rock Island Arsenal during the 1980’s. He developed an interest in the Rock Island Prison Barracks. Much of his personal time was spent at the Arsenal Museum and Resource Center, researching the 108th Infantry Regiment (USCT). Ed has been a living historian (reenactor) for 35 years. He has studied and researched the Civil War history since high school.
Reiter’s presentation is entitled “The Road To Freedom: A History of the 108th Regiment.” It outlines a brief history of the Regiment. Focus is on 12 men who came to Rock Island County via the underground rail road and then voluntarily enlisted in the Regiment. The talk follows the footsteps of these men and what the Regiment meant for them.
This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. The facility is accessible to persons with disabilities.
For more information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and de Immigrant Windmill Facebook page or call 815-589-3925.