Captain Terry - Civil War Naval Officer
Edward Finch portrays Captain Silas Terry, an officer in the Federal Navy during the Civil War. Captain Terry relates his experiences in the Red River Expedition, his time as aide to Admiral Farragut, and his memories of commanding the detachment of sailors that escorted President Lincoln into Richmond in April, 1865. Edward Finch wears the full reenactor uniform of an officer of the Federal Navy during the Civil War for this presentation.
Currently director of the Stephenson County Museums, Edward F. Finch, the author of Beneath the Waves: The Life and Navy of CAPT Edward L. Beach, Jr., holds a doctorate in history education from Illinois State University. His biography of Captain Beach is his first book-length work. Finch taught for over thirty years in the public schools of Freeport, Illinois, where he still resides. During his teaching career he taught Advanced Placement English Literature, British Literature, Speech, Debate, United States History and American Studies. For eight years he coached the Freeport High School debate team—his students winning three state championships. Previously published works by Finch include entries in several encyclopedias specializing in World War II and military history. He has authored or co-authored articles or reviews in such publications as: Vitae Scholastica: The Journal of Educational Biography, Naval History, and The History Teacher.
