Milford Museum to present Pickett’s Charge program July 12

The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 12, at Milford Public Library, 11 S.E. Front St., Milford.

Guest speaker Taylor Reynolds will present a program about the most famous military charge in American history. Pickett’s Charge took place July 3, 1863, the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, in which Union forces stood steadfast against the invading Confederate Army.

Pickett’s Charge embodies the determination of both armies who fought on that day and throughout the American Civil War. For this presentation, Reynolds will explore the background and actions taken during Pickett’s Charge using firsthand accounts of the men who took part in the events, while also highlighting key Delawareans who assisted in defending the high-water mark of the Confederacy during the battle.

A Milford native, Reynolds graduated from Wesley College in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in American history, later obtaining his master’s degree in library and information sciences with a concentration in archival and museum studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Becoming manager of the Delaware Historical Markers Program in 2021, Reynolds researched and erected historical markers that highlight significant Delaware people, places and events in all three counties. In fall 2022, he transitioned to Delaware State Parks, where he became regional volunteer services manager of four state parks including Fort Delaware. In 2023, Reynolds accepted the position of chief of cultural resources for all 17 Delaware State Parks.

A lifelong student of the American Civil War, Reynolds is currently a member of the Liberty Rifles Living History Association and the Fort Delaware Society.

Sponsored by the Milford Museum, these monthly programs focus on a variety of topics concerning local, state and national history.

For more information, contact the museum at 302-424-1080 or info@milforddemuseum.org. Programs are offered through a generous grant from the Delaware Heritage Commission.