Explore the Legacies of the Civil War at Johnson County Library in October
Posted on Sep. 26th, 2011
Johnson County Library will be hosting a number activities this year and next in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. These will include book discussions, community issues forums, author visits and other programs. These events will provide opportunities to examine how historical events shaped our community here in Johnson County, the site of notable conflict and strife before, during and after the war.
Daniel Woodrell, author of eight books including Woe to Live On, Winter's Bones, Tomato Red and the soon to be released Outlaw Album, will present a program on Saturday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Resource Library. Books will be available for purchase and signing. More information on the Legacies of the Civil war Series that runs through April 2012 can be found at www.jocolibrary.org/civilwar.
Also on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Johnson County Library Issues and Engagement Forum entitled The Border War. The discussion will focus on the border strife between Kansas and Missouri some 150 years ago. As a guerrilla war raged between the two states, the Union hung in the balance. Does the border war just mean a good-natured sports rivalry or is there more to it? Join others in the community to discuss the impact the border war has on our identities and on our metro area, and how it should be commemorated. Registration is requested and may be made by calling (913) 826-4600 or online at www.jocolibray.org.civilwar.
Funding for the Legacies of the Civil War Series is provided by the Johnson County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library.
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Max Terman wrote on 9/28/2011 11:28 am
Of interest to those with Civil War ancestors--see http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B001HPJGH0
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