HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Vic Vignola, "Contrast in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks"

Thu May 29 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

131 W Main St, Batavia, NY, United States, New York 14020 | Batavia

Holland Land Office Museum
Publisher/HostHolland Land Office Museum
HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Vic Vignola, "Contrast in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks"
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The Holland Land Office Musuem is proud to announce the latest presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, May 29th at 7 pm. Vic Vignola will be presenting on his book "Contrast in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks, May 31-June 1, 1862." His presentation describes the golden opportunity McClellan presented Confederate leadership at Seven Pines/Fair Oaks on May 31, 1862. A day which developed into one of contrasts regarding leadership and command decisions made by Johnston, Sumner, and others.
Award winning author/historian Victor Vignola is a lifelong student of the Civil War. His first book Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks – May 31 – June 1, 1862. He has also authored magazine articles for the American Civil War, and North and South publications. Vic conducts Civil War history programs and conducts tours of various sites. He retired from executive level management for New York State’s Office of Mental Health. He resides with his family in Orange County, New York, home of the 124th New York “Orange Blossoms” Regiment.
Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or [email protected] if you plan to attend.
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131 W Main St, Batavia, NY, United States, New York 14020

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