LIVING HISTORY PERFORMANCE: MICHAEL MCCARTHY, SOLDIER AND MILITIAMAN
Michael McCarthy was a soldier stationed at Fort Walla Walla with the 1st U.S. Calvary. As a Sergeant during the Nez Perce War in 1877, he was involved in the fierce struggle at Whitebird Canyon, the first major encounter of the war, near Lewiston where the cavalry lost 34 men. He was later awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism in saving many troopers? lives during that battle, and retired in Walla Walla as a colonel. Michael McCarthy is portrayed by Bob Bennett.
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 28, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Saturday June 28 at 2 pm
Location
Fort Walla Walla Museum 755 Myra Road Walla Walla, WA 99362
Fees/Admission
$8 general/$7 seniors & students/$3 kids 6-12
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