COVENTRY – The Coventry Museum Association will posthumously honor another of the town’s civil war veterans with its fifth annual Civil War Commemorative Event this weekend.

This year’s honoree is Dr. Harrison H. Beecher, a Coventry native who served as assistant surgeon in the 114th New York Volunteers during that pivotal time in our nation’s history.

“He was born in Coventry and is buried in the family plot ... in Union Cemetery,” explained Town Historian Phyllis Lerwick, who added that members of the Beecher family still reside in the town of Coventry.

The civil war veteran’s story, including his time with the 114th, will be told through historical accounts, period music and re-enactments in a commemorative event beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Coventry United Methodist Church, on Route 206 in Coventry.

According to Lerwick, local researcher and Coventry Museum Trustee Bill Searfoss will provide details of Beecher’s service and additional insight into the time period will be provided by portrayals of historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln.