NC State Hosts Civil War Symposium

What: North Carolina State University is hosting a symposium, “The Public History Of The Civil War,” marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the war. The symposium will explore the many ways that historians can work together to engage general audiences at battlefields, historic sites and museums. Sessions will address a variety of topics, from public perceptions of Abraham Lincoln to Civil War medicine.

Who: Sponsored by NC State’s Department of History.

When: Saturday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Registration deadline is March 17.

Where: The event will be held in room 232A in NC State’s Withers Hall, located at  101 Lampe Drive in Raleigh.

Cost: The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A small fee is charged for those who would like a box lunch.

Contact: More information is available at http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/smlee4/civilwarconference/index.html

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