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Discovering the Civil War
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/civil-war/
Beginning on April 30, 2010, the National Archives will peel back 150 years of accumulated analysis, interpretation, and opinion to reveal a Civil War that is little-known and even more rarely displayed in a new exhibition.
In addition, there will be a symposium. Although it takes place at the National Archives, CSPAN-3 will simulcast the event.
Saturday, November 20,
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
William G. McGowan Theater
The Civil War: Fresh Perspectives Symposium
Registration required: Registration opens October 1
Register online or by phone at 877-444-6777
Registration fee: $50
The Civil War: Fresh Perspectives is a daylong symposium featuring three panel discussions related to themes in the exhibit, Discovering the Civil War. The symposium is presented in partnership with the Foundation for the National Archives, the University of Richmond, the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, and the Civil War Roundtable of the District of Columbia. Opening remarks will be made by David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States. Keynote remarks will be made by Edward Ayers, president of the University of Richmond.
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/civil-war/
Beginning on April 30, 2010, the National Archives will peel back 150 years of accumulated analysis, interpretation, and opinion to reveal a Civil War that is little-known and even more rarely displayed in a new exhibition.
In addition, there will be a symposium. Although it takes place at the National Archives, CSPAN-3 will simulcast the event.
Saturday, November 20,
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
William G. McGowan Theater
The Civil War: Fresh Perspectives Symposium
Registration required: Registration opens October 1
Register online or by phone at 877-444-6777
Registration fee: $50
The Civil War: Fresh Perspectives is a daylong symposium featuring three panel discussions related to themes in the exhibit, Discovering the Civil War. The symposium is presented in partnership with the Foundation for the National Archives, the University of Richmond, the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, and the Civil War Roundtable of the District of Columbia. Opening remarks will be made by David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States. Keynote remarks will be made by Edward Ayers, president of the University of Richmond.
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