Michigan and the American Civil War: A Conversation with Historian Jack Dempsey
The American Civil War was a bloody four-year conflict that not only ended slavery in the United States, but fundamentally changed the country in innumerable ways that still echo today. The young state of Michigan played a key role in the union’s victory both on and off the battlefield. Join us for a conversation with historian Jack Dempsey about Michiganders’ Civil War experiences and how its legacy shaped Michigan history.
Refreshments will be provided.
Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory, University of Michigan 1398 E Ann St, (Enter on Observatory Street), Ann Arbor, MI 48109 View on map
