A distinctive landmark property that resides on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Owned & cared for by the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society
Too Brave a Man to Live: The life and death of Col. Eliakim Sherrill
Wed, Sep 03
|Gates Hall
Presented by Dave Malgee, a respected Civil War authority
Time & Location
Sep 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gates Hall, 4107 Lake Rd, Pultneyville, NY 14538, USA
About the event
“Too Brave a Man to Live: The life and death of Col. Eliakim Sherrill, an area American Civil War soldier.”
Step back in time with the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society as we kick off our program season with a fascinating Civil War program on September 3rd. Noted historian and collector, David Malgee, will present his captivating talk, "Too Brave a Man to Live: The life and death of Col. Eliakim Sherrill."
Eliakim Sherrill was a humble tanner and farmer who rose to prominence as a U.S. Congressman and New York State Senator before becoming the Colonel of the 126th New York Infantry. Despite his remarkable journey and a career that ended with his mortal wounding at the Battle of Gettysburg, Sherrill remains a relatively unknown figure.
Malgee will delve into Sherrill's private and public life, detailing his short but eventful military career. You'll learn about his leadership of the infamous…
