The 128th Regiment in the Civil War by Carl Whitbeck

Carl Whitbeck, a local resident whose family has deep roots in the area, will be speaking on the 128th New York Infantry Regiment, a volunteer regiment from Columbia and Dutchess Counties during the American Civil War. Formed in Hudson, New York, on September 5, 1862, by Colonel David S. Cowles, the regiment fought at the battle of Port Hudson, Louisiana, and was also part of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Over the course of the war, many of the regiment died or were taken prisoner and sent to the infamous Confederate Libby Prison. Colonel Cowles, who fought bravely with his men at Port Hudson, died in battle, along with many of his men. His remains, and others of the regiment, were repatriated to Hudson, NY and are in a section of the Cedar Park Cemetery.

Mr. Whitbeck has long been a student of the 128th Regiment and has donated many historical documents of the regiment’s history and the Civil War to the Columbia County Historical Society. He will be sharing his research with us in this special talk.

As part of this special evening, the Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be displaying the restored battle flag of the 128th Regiment.

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: No registration required.