WordStage presents A program of Civil War Love Letters In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War “I am in hopes that I will get a whole package of letters from you in a few days. I never wanted to see you half as bad in all my life as I do now.” When he wasn’t marching, fighting, or setting up camp, the Civil War soldier might take a few moments to write to his loved ones at home. These letters often contain accounts of battles, life in camp, and general news. But many soldiers, as they marched off to face the enemy, had left behind a wife or sweetheart, and to them they would compose sweet, poignant, and occasionally funny letters that give life and personality to the participants in this great national conflict. These letters show their sorrows of being apart, fears that the soldier would not return home, and hopes for the future after the war’s end. The letters, presented by WordStage readers Tim Tavcar and Agnes Herrmann and underscored with the poignant music of the Civil War Era played by Jan C. Snow on the Hammered Dulcimer, portray the many facets of the soldiers in love. Originally commissioned by the Heights Libraries in February of 2015, this performance will take place at the Wright Chapel within the Lakewood Presbyterian Church complex, 14502 Detroit Avenue at Marlowe in Lakewood, OH – On Friday, September 25th at 7:30pm. In lieu of formal Ticketing, Admission will be by Free Will Donation. For more information visit our web site at www.wordstageoh.com or call us at 216-712-6926. submitted by Tim Tavcar