The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents a traveling exhibition entitled “Freedom: A History of US.” Using historical documents and images, this exhibit illustrates the changing understanding of freedom in our nation from the founding era through the Civil War, and presents men and women who fought, and in some cases died, to expand freedom to all Americans

Open January 25 to February 23, Monday through Friday during business hours

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.   Co-sponsored by Hamilton City Schools

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