Learn about Civil War mortuary practices Volunteers sought for Troy Turkey Trot
AVERILL PARK — “Sir, What Do We Do With All The Dead? Mortuary Practices During the American Civil War” will be the topic of a presentation by Civil War historian Robert W. Shuey at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Sand Lake Town Hall Courtroom, 8428 NY 66.
Prior to the Civil War, service members who died in battle were left to decay or were buried in place, with few provisions for positive identification or notification of family members. Shuey is an author, retired geologist, charter member of the Sand Lake Historical Society and a member of the Capital Civil War Roundtable, 125th New York Regimental Association, Da Buffs.
The talk will be part of the Sand Lake Historical Society’s monthly program series. New members are welcome.
For more information, go to http://sandlakehistory.org.
TROY — With the 105th Troy Turkey Trot in-person on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 25, volunteers are needed for a variety of positions both on
race day and during the week leading up to the road race.
Volunteers are needed to affix labels to runners’ bibs from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Italian Community Center, 1450 Fifth Ave. Volunteers are also sought for various hours between Nov. 19 and 25 to assist with drivethru packet pickup, event setup and cleanup, forklift operation, course setup, course marshals, water stop, start and finish line, refreshments, awards, swag mailing and unloading and separating Tshirts.
Individuals and clubs or organizations may apply.
To register for the race, go to https://troyturkeytrot.com.
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