ASHLAND — The Ashland County Historical Society (ACHS) is excited to welcome Jacob Thomas as the next speaker in the 2025 series.
On April 23, Thomas will present “Great Indeed Must Have Been Our Sin: The Civil War Story of Sumner Palmer.”
During the American Civil War, Sullivan native Sumner L. Palmer served in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry mustering out of Camp Wade in Cleveland.
During his service, he was imprisoned at the infamous Confederate prison in Andersonville and later died of unknown causes.
While his final resting place is unknown, join Jacob Thomas and the Ashland County Historical Society as we explore his service, and what may have happened to him after his death.
Thomas, a descendant of Palmer, earned his Bachelor’s of Arts in History from Marshall University and Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University.
He currently works at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington, West Virginia.
The event is free and open to the public. The program will take place in the historic Freer Children’s Home meeting room at 1260 Center St., Ashland. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the museum at 419-289-3111 or by emailing achs@ashlandhistory.org.
Ashland County Historical Society
ACHS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings Ashland County’s history alive through education, preservation, and community engagement.
Located at 420 Center Street, Ashland, OH, it is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 3:00 for self-guided tours.
Guided tours are available by appointment. Its entire campus includes the Noonan and Manor Houses, Freer Home, and the Carriage House, which serves as its research library.
For more information, visit www.ashlandhistory.org or call 419-289-3111.