The Michael J. Colligan History Project presents Professor Terry A. Barhard, a professor of History at Eastern Illinois University. On the anniversary of the Battle of Ft. Sumter, 1861, discover the “Old Miami” professor who knew Lincoln, was Confederate Assistant Secretary of War, and an architect of the south’s “Lost Cause” ideology. Reception to follow.

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.

Reception to follow.   All events are free and open to the public.

Sponsor: Michael J. Colligan History Project, a collaboration between the Hamilton Community Foundation and the Hamilton Campus of Miami University.

Location: Harry T. Wilks Conference Center at Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45011

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