American Civil War Series, Part II-A View from Connecticut:

Connecticut in the Civil War-Matthew Warshauer
Sunday, January 29, 4-5:30 pm
Please note: this lecture will be held at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton.   The collaboration between the Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society kicks off its 5th season with the American Civil War Series, Part II-A Connecticut Focus.  Matthew Warshauer, Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University, speaks on the subject of his recently published book, Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival, which offers readers a remarkable window into the state’s involvement in a conflict that challenged and defined the unity of a nation. The arc of the war is traced through the many facets and stories of battlefield, home front, and factory.  Matthew Warshauer received his B.A. in history from Central Connecticut State University in 1990. He completed his M.A. (1993) and Ph.D. (1997) in American Studies at Saint Louis University. He joined the faculty at CCSU in the fall of 1997, and has served as editor of Connecticut History since 2003. In 2007, Dr. Warshauer won the Connecticut State University Trustees Research Award.   The remaining lectures are as follows – please note location of each lecture: February 26-Wilton Library “Connecticut Women in the Civil War” with Dione Longley; March 4-Wilton Historical Society-“Connecticut’s African-American Soldiers” with David Koch; March 18-Wilton Library-“The Artist in the Civil War” with Don Troiani.  Receptions follow talks. Series made possible by grant from The Wilton Bank. This lecture is sponsored by Leland Wilson of Wilson Properties, LLC. Books available for purchase and signing. Registration essential. Moderator: Steve Hudspeth; hosts-Louise Herot and Greg Chann. More information.