The County Regiment

A vivid, compact portrait of a Connecticut volunteer artillery unit, this work draws on the regiment’s own records, contemporary letters, and period illustrations to bring the men of Litchfield County to life. Readers will hear the voices of farmers, teachers and craftsmen who answered the call after Fort Sumter, discovering how their ordinary townsfolk transformed into soldiers with a fierce sense of duty. The narrative weaves personal anecdotes with the broader currents of 1861‑1862, showing how local pride and national urgency merged on the battlefield.

The early chapters capture the initial surge of enthusiasm, the hurried mustering, and the regiment’s first movements toward Virginia. Through detailed depictions of encampments, the presentation of colors, and the harrowing experience of the first clash at Bull Run, the book offers a grounded view of war’s immediate impact on these volunteers. It remains a tribute to the community’s sacrifice, inviting listeners to connect with a small yet representative slice of Civil War history.