

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Civil War Book Talk & Signing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 161st anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, Oakdale Historical Society is pleased to welcome TWO authors who used the historical backdrop of the Civil War in their novels.

Join us in welcoming M.X. Kane, author and Civil War reenactor for a presentation on his captivating historical fiction trilogy, Period Rush: Tales of the Fighting 21st &amp; Liz Finnegan, author and former editor of Suffolk County News, for a presentation on her exciting historical fiction novel Witness to Tribulation.

Period Rush:  This three-volume work describes the odyssey of seven modern day Civil War Reenactors as they are kidnapped and forced to live through the actual Battle of Gettysburg.  A blend of historical &amp; science fiction, the trials of the Fighting 
21st is not only about the battle and the American Civil War but also the internal struggles in which we all suffer to find true peace.

Witness to Tribulation:  This historical fiction novel follows a woman named Emily who discovers an old Civil War diary within her home, bridging modern life with a past, haunted history. Rich with history, suspense, and a touch of the supernatural, Witness to Tribulation is a moving tale of generational bonds, resilience, and the eternal presence of family.

Light refreshments will be served and the 'Mini Museum'/Cemetery will be open for your perusal.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakdale/civil-war-book-talk-and-signing/200029787614838
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakdale
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. John's Historical Church, Montauk Hwy at Berard Blvd, Oakdale, NY, United States, New York 11769
- **lat**: 40.73587
- **long**: -73.11794
- **full address**: St. John's Historical Church, Montauk Hwy at Berard Blvd, Oakdale, NY, United States, New York 11769

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Oakdale Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/oakdale-historical-society/17143104)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St. John's Historical Church, Montauk Hwy at Berard Blvd, Oakdale, NY, United States, New York 11769
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Oakdale Historical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Civil War Book Talk & Signing ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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