An Interview with Matt Dellinger

Our conversation with Matt Dellinger, a writer and author of a piece entitled “Why I Fight” in the Civil War Monitor’s Fall 2013 issue. In this interview, Dellinger touches on what drew him to the world of reenacting, the unique nature of the Brooklyn 14th and Progressive reenacting, and his future project on Brooklyn during the Civil War.

For those who may be interested in learning more about Frankie Ruiz and supporting his family through this difficult time, please see the link below:

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