Virtual Trivia

Virtual History Trivia 2021

April 1, 2021

This year’s online trivia contest is dedicated to Charlie Pankenier, a beloved docent and historian, and KTM&HC's Quizmaster. One of Charlie's particular areas of interest was the American Civil War. During his lifetime, he walked over 40 battlefields, following in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers. In memory of Charlie, this year's trivia questions are about Ridgefield and Connecticut's involvement in the Civil War.

The questions in the 2021 edition of Virtual History Trivia were researched by Terrie Roese. "It is my honor and privilege to follow in Charlie Pankenier’s footsteps to assemble this year’s online trivia questions," says Terrie. "We selected the theme of the Civil War—a subject of great interest to Charlie. I always jump at the opportunity to do historic research, and I especially enjoyed gathering the questions for 2021. I hope you will join us and enjoy participating during the month of April."

Question 1: Our Civil War Expert

Cover of monograph
Charlie's monograph Ridgefield Fights the Civil War. Available in the Museum Shop.
According to Charlie’s book Ridgefield Fights the Civil War, how many Ridgefield people served in that conflict?
  1. 50
  2. 100
  3. 200
  4. 250

By war’s end, some 200 people from Ridgefield would serve in the conflict, including one who soldiered for the Confederacy. The roughly 200 represented approximately 40% of the number capable of military service in Ridgefield.

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