Civil War and Reconstruction: Why the Civil War Still Matters

Civil War and Reconstruction

Join educator (and Civil War buff) Mike Trebilcock for an interactive program looking at all aspects of the American Civil War – from its causes to its legacy and memory. Anyone with an interest in the Civil War – expert and novice alike – is encouraged to attend.

Why the Civil War Still Matters
Thurs, Jan 15 • 10:30-11:30 am • Sanford
Thurs, Jan 22 • 10:15-11:30 am • Trailside

The four years of war from 1861-1865 have never really left us. Arguments over the causes and meaning of the war continue to cause political conflict and headlines. The debates over memory and monuments are sources of passion, protest, and violence. In many ways, Americans remain divided over the Civil War.

Other issues Americans debate today —federal vs. state power, racial inequality, national identity—trace directly to this era.

This introductory program kicks off a repeat of the Civil War lecture series. The series will explore the major events, people, ideas, and turning points of the Civil War.

NOTE: Civil War lectures will alternate every other month with new lectures on Reconstruction.

Reserve your spot by calling 989-633-3700 or register online below.

Click the Register button below. This button will take you to the Self-Service Portal landing page where you’ll have the opportunity to Create an Account. If you have previously attended a Learn the Portal Session and already have an account set up, you can use the URL link in your Welcome email to access the Self-Service Portal directly. Thank you for your patience as we navigate our new online registration system.