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Program Details
Title
President Rosecrans? Hometown Hero - What Might Have Been
Presenter
Michael Wise
Date/Time
2/16/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summary
Mr. Wise portrays his second great-uncle, Captain George M. Wise, who served as Adjutant for the Union's 43rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, under Major General Rosecrans of Sunbury.
He reviews Rosecrans' incredible life, successes, and failures. He will also discuss why his men loved him, and his stormy, disastrous relationship with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and Commanding General U.S.Grant. He will also reveal the intriguing story behind how Rosecrans was asked to be President Lincoln's running mate in 1864, and how Grant destroyed Rosecrans' military reputation.
Venue
Martin-Perry House
Street
103 E. Olentangy St.
City
Powell, 43065
Parking
Parking is available in a small lot west of the house and across the street in the large lot at the NE corner of Olentangy St. and Grace Dr. Do NOT park in the lot behind the businesses immediately west of the Martin Perry House (toward downtown).