The Alfred T. A. Torbert Memorial Project
Honoring Delaware's Civil War Hero
 

He became a Hero during the Civil War.

He died a Hero saving Lives at Sea.

He was honored by Soldiers, Statesmen, Kings and Presidents;

Yet, he is all but forgotten in his Home State of Delaware.

It is time for that to change.

       “He was the most illustrious hero that my...State furnished to the country in the late memorable conflict...a noble example as a champion of the freedom of our great country, and of the Constitution under which we now live.”

--John W. Houston, Delaware Secretary of State, Congressman, and Judge

The Society is currently working with the Milford Museum
to create a Memorial Statue in honor of General Torbert,
to be placed in Milford, Delaware, as a Remembrance of His Life & Service.

Our goal is to dedicate the Statue on 1 July 2008,
the 175th Anniversary of General Torbert's Birthday.

Here are the details!

The 7-foot bronze statue will set on a 5-foot base, & will look very much like the above artist's composite photograph.	This artist's concept bust of General Torbert will be used as a model, with some modifications for more accuracy.

The total cost of the project will be $80,000.

Fundraising began in April, 2007 ...so far, we have raised $32,000.

The statue will be placed in the front yard of the Milford Museum.

        "As a cavalry officer he displayed peculiarly brilliant qualities, his entire connection with that arm of the Service being in the highest degree creditable to himself and the Army.  Sheridan, under whose eye he fought, held him in the highest estimation...Torbert's success was the result not merely of skill and combination and high personal courage, but is a large measure the enthusiasm with which he fought and which inspiring his command made it irresistible either in attack or when assailed.”

                                                                                                                     --John Y. Foster, author New Jersey and the Rebellion

We invite you to join us to help
make this Memorial possible!

Here's how...

        The Milford Museum is soliciting major contributions to bring the Memorial Project to completion.  We invite you to help us!  The Statue will feature a plaque listing those who make a contribution of $5,000 and over. 

        The following contribution levels will enable us to preserve your name on the Torbert Statue to be erected at the Museum in July, 2008.

        Your name engraved forever on the General Torbert statue will ensure your lasting contribution will be recorded for Milford’s posterity.

        You will receive an invitation to be our special guest at the Statue's dedication in July, 2008.

        Donations ranging from $100 to the Company Commander level will be gratefully received, as well.  Donors' names in this range will be placed on a plaque which will be displayed inside the Museum.

        To make a donation, make your check payable to The Milford Museum and mark it "Torbert statue". Send it to

Milford Museum
121 S. Walnut Street
Milford, DE  19963
Attn: Les Progar

For further information about this project call
Marvin Schelhouse at (302) 422-4222

        "If our national emblem goes down, we go down with it, and of our once glorious country nothing will be left but its smoldering ruins to tell the sad tale of its former glory.  But this can never be, our eagles and the red cross ever lead us on to victory."

--General  Torbert to his troops on the occasion of relinquishing command of the New Jersey Brigade to take command of the 1st Cavalry Division