Benjamin L. Cwayna

Benjamin L. Cwayna is an attorney in private practice and well-known leader in the Civil War reenacting and living history community. Benjamin commanded the 12th South Carolina/4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Inc., a nationally known reenacting organization, for many years. He has appeared on the “Addressing Gettysburg Podcast” with Matt Callery and has devoted his life to preserving the memory of the Civil War through living history demonstrations, presentations, and leading tours on numerous battlefields. A graduate of Michigan State University and Michigan State University College of Law, Benjamin and his son, Grant, reside in Grand Ledge, Michigan, where he is an active member of the community; serving on the Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education, a member of the Grand Ledge Rotary Club, and numerous other civic organizations.