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In Gorham, Maine, on the University of Southern Maine campus, stands a monument dedicated to the fifty-seven men who served from Gorham and Windham, Maine during the Civil War. These men sacrificed their normal lives in rural Maine to fight for the Union. In 1861, men across Northern America volunteered to fight in what would become the bloodiest war in American history. The question in many historians minds is "Why?"
This website explores the history of the men listed on the monument. It examines Maine's contributions and these men's sacrifices, as well as their motivations for fighting. The website also explores the impact of the deaths of these men on their families who were left behind. Join us, as we dive into the lives of these men who sacrificed everything to fight for the cause.
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