COMMUNITY SERVICE

3rd Maine Quartermaster Ledgers: Funds were raised to secure 2 Quartermasters ledgers that detailed the supplies drawn by the regiment from late 1862 to 1864. These books are an invaluable account of the regiment’s needs and help tell the tale of their campaigns. The ledgers were donated to the Maine State Archives for preservation.

3rd Maine National Colors Preservation: We began a multi-year fund raising campaign to support the preservation of the original 3rd Maine's national colors that were discovered hidden away in poor condition at the Maine State Museum in Augusta. The 3rd Maine's flag, along with those of other preserved or restored Maine Civil War flags, was put on public display in the Hall of Flags during the summer and fall of 2003.

The Lt. Watson Trunk: In 2005 we donated funds to help preserve the flag of the 5th Maine, displayed at the 5th Maine Regiment Center. We also purchased and donated to the Maine State Museum a trunk which was originally the property of Lt. Charles. T. Watson, the quartermaster of the 3rd Maine Regt. Vol. Inf.

Battlefield Preservation and Monuments: We have donated funds to support the preservation of the Franklin Battlefield and the Gettysburg National Military Park as well as constructing monuments to both infantry and field musicians at multiple battlefields.