Special Event

Event

Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era Series: Sherman’s March to the Sea (Encore)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Mentor Public Library at 8215 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Living History
Talk

Description

Join James A. Garfield NHS staff and volunteers at Mentor Public Library on the second Wednesday of each month for a new talk on “Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era”! Union Gen. William T. Sherman promised to “make Georgia howl” after capturing Atlanta in September 1864. What did he mean, and how did he do this on his famous “March to the Sea” in November-December of that year? Was Sherman really a “butcher” and “war criminal” as southerners called him? Find out in this presentation!

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811.