Spring 2019 Lecture Topic
The Five @ Five Lecture Series features five one-and-a-half-hour lectures on a given subject in order to provide an in-depth look at the topic. This spring the topic will be The American Civil War presented by David M. Longenbach, lecturer in history at Penn State Lehigh Valley. In this five part series we'll explore the military campaigns of the Civil War from the firing on Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox Court House. Join us for this exciting examination of America’s bloodiest conflict.
May 8: 1861: A Year of Rebellion
May 15: 1862: Blood and Indecision
May 22: 1863: The Year of Decision
May 29: 1864: The North Assertive
June 5: 1865: The Naval War, Technology, & Aftermath
Schedule & Cost
Schedule
Lectures will be held from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from May 8-June 5, 2019 in room 311B.
Cost
$59 per person
Registration is required for all of these lifetime learning opportunities. Contact Jessica Kemmerer at 610-285-5133 or jlb995@psu.edu.