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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Michigan and the American Civil War: A Conversation with Historian Jack Dempsey
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn conjunction with the exhibition \"\"Fill the Ranks\": the University of Michigan and the Civil War\,\" on display September 24\, 2026-July 2027.\n\nRefreshments will be provided.
UID:150613-21909707@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150613
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,American Politics,bentley historical library,bentley library,civil rights,Education,educational,Exhibition,history,Humanities,lecture,Making Michigan,Museum,museums,Storytelling,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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