Civil War Speakers Series
Join the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Miami Valley Civil War Round Table, and Wright Library for a series of programs highlighting notable events during the Civil War. For the history buff or the curious, the Civil War Speaker Series has engaging stories for everyone.
Join us!
In-person: Wright Library Community Room (seating limited to 80, first-come, first-seated)
Upcoming Programs
Against the Odds: Lincoln and the Lincoln Presidency
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7 PM
Abraham Lincoln was the least experienced of all of our presidents, and yet he became our greatest one. Presenter Dr. Ronald G. Helms maintains that chance and/or accident played a key role.
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Ghosts of Gettysburg
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7 PM
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A Thriving Lincoln Legacy: Dayton Soldier's Home & Cemetery
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7 PM
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A Civil War Christmas
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7 PM
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