The Civil War: Emancipation and Slavery (Part I)

The Civil War:
Guest Speaker: John Lupanoff on Emancipation and Slavery (Part I)
Thurs, Jan 19 • 10:30-11:30 am
In-person at Sanford
Thurs, Jan 26 • 10:30-11:30 am
In-person at Trailside

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.

The Emancipation Proclamation
John will discuss the history of slavery in the world, the type of belief system that leads to slavery, a comparison of slavery in America with that of other nation states. He will examine the acquisition, transport, and sale of enslaved persons along with the life of and distinctions between the types of enslaved people. This program will also address the perceptions of and rebellions by enslaved people, the role of slavery in the Civil War (with a focus on the Emancipation Proclamation), and the costs we are still paying for its practice.

Reserve your spot  by calling 989-633-3700!

Trailside Civil War registrants: Please enter through the main entrance or by the library and proceed directly to room 160. There will be an extra lunch sign-in sheet there so that you will not need to enter Trailside until after the program. This helps our Line Dancing group that meets in Trailside at the same time to remain uninterrupted. Thank you!