The Michael J. Collingan History project, in conjunction with Lane Libraries will recognize the 150th anniversary of the civil war with a discussion of Michael Shaara’s   The Killer Angels. Learn about American history from this classic novel. Session one will include a book discussion facilitated by Curt Ellison and Robert Meckley of the Colligan Project and the Miami Hamilton Department of History, and Butler County historian Jim Blount. The second session will feature selections from the movie   Gettysburg, which is based on the book, and the conclusion of the book discussion.

Hard Road to Liberty: Ohio and the Civil War

To recognize the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, the Michael J. Colligan History Project invites you to explore this critical period in rebuilding our nation by considering new perspectives on the Civil War experience of Ohio and the border regions.

Location: Lane Public Libraries
March 29 and Apr. 5 Hamilton Branch 2p
300 North Third Street Hamilton, OH

March 30 and Apr. 6 Fairfield Branch 7p
1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

Mar 31 and Apr. 7 Oxford Branch 70
15 S. College Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056

Sponsor: This program is a partnership between the Michael J. Colligan History Project and the Lane Libraries. Michael J. Colligan History Project, a collaboration between the Hamilton Community Foundation and the Hamilton Campus of Miami University.

For more information visit http://www.ham.muohio.edu/colliganproject/events.htm.