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Presented By: Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory

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Michigan and the American Civil War: A Conversation with Historian Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

The top part of the Company F, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry roster. An eagle holds a banner that says "Our national liberties--the dearest rights of freemen," above a drawing of a Civil War battle. There are nine circular portraits of high ranking soldiers, bordered by traditional Americana symbols of Andrew Jackson, Lady Liberty, Lady Columbia, and George Washington. The top part of the Company F, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry roster. An eagle holds a banner that says "Our national liberties--the dearest rights of freemen," above a drawing of a Civil War battle. There are nine circular portraits of high ranking soldiers, bordered by traditional Americana symbols of Andrew Jackson, Lady Liberty, Lady Columbia, and George Washington.
The top part of the Company F, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry roster. An eagle holds a banner that says "Our national liberties--the dearest rights of freemen," above a drawing of a Civil War battle. There are nine circular portraits of high ranking soldiers, bordered by traditional Americana symbols of Andrew Jackson, Lady Liberty, Lady Columbia, and George Washington.
The American Civil War was a bloody four-year conflict that not only ended slavery in the United States, but fundamentally changed the country in innumerable ways that still echo today. The young state of Michigan played a key role in the union’s victory both on and off the battlefield. Join us for a conversation with historian Jack Dempsey about Michiganders’ Civil War experiences and how its legacy shaped Michigan history.

In conjunction with the exhibition ""Fill the Ranks": the University of Michigan and the Civil War," on display September 24, 2026-July 2027.

Refreshments will be provided.
The top part of the Company F, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry roster. An eagle holds a banner that says "Our national liberties--the dearest rights of freemen," above a drawing of a Civil War battle. There are nine circular portraits of high ranking soldiers, bordered by traditional Americana symbols of Andrew Jackson, Lady Liberty, Lady Columbia, and George Washington. The top part of the Company F, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry roster. An eagle holds a banner that says "Our national liberties--the dearest rights of freemen," above a drawing of a Civil War battle. There are nine circular portraits of high ranking soldiers, bordered by traditional Americana symbols of Andrew Jackson, Lady Liberty, Lady Columbia, and George Washington.
The top part of the Company F, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry roster. An eagle holds a banner that says "Our national liberties--the dearest rights of freemen," above a drawing of a Civil War battle. There are nine circular portraits of high ranking soldiers, bordered by traditional Americana symbols of Andrew Jackson, Lady Liberty, Lady Columbia, and George Washington.

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