# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Niles in the Civil War
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: After the surrender of Fort Sumter in April of 1861, the first company in Berrien County formed in Niles under the leadership of Captain Robert Brethschneider and became part of the 2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment. The City was also the rendezvous site for the 12th Michigan Infantry, the only regiment to train in Berrien County. Over 1000 men from Niles and the surrounding area served in the Civil War across various regiments. Watson will highlight several individuals who served, including local men who were part of the 102nd US Colored Troops. 

Mollie Watson is the Assistant Director at the Niles History Center. She has a Bachelor's in Public History from Western Michigan University and a Master's of Art in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/niles-in-the-civil-war/200028131620151
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Joseph
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Congregational Church UCC, St. Joseph
- **lat**: 42.095218579953
- **long**: -86.484584474481
- **full address**: First Congregational Church UCC, St. Joseph, 2001 Niles Ave,Saint Joseph,MI,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Niles in the Civil War being held?
  - **A:** Niles in the Civil War takes place on Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm at First Congregational Church UCC, St. Joseph, 2001 Niles Ave,Saint Joseph,MI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Niles in the Civil War?
  - **A:** Niles in the Civil War is organized by Civil War Round Table of Southwest Michigan.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Niles in the Civil War is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Joseph, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Niles in the Civil War sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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