See how the Civil War had lasting effects on residents of Talbot County despite being spared the war’s military ravages.
The Civil War was a transformative event in the history of the nation. Irrespective of region or state, few aspects of life remained unchanged by the events of 1861-1865. Despite the fact that no significant military engagements occurred in Talbot County, the lives of its residents, both Black and White, were affected in a myriad of ways.
This course will examine the military, political, economic, and social effects wrought by the war, and the manner in which the war years shaped the future of Talbot County.
What to expect: This course will examine the military, political, economic, and social effects of the war on the people of Talbot County in an interactive lecture format.
Feedback from Bill’s last course:
“I learned a great deal of new information about the history of the neighborhood and the county. Unionville was simply a terrific morning. Thank you.”
“For a relatively new resident of the county to take upon himself to study in some detail how we got to where we are, Dr. Messner’s efforts were very informative. Being a rather ‘old come hither,’ I learned a lot. His lectures answered many of my questions wondering why many things are as they are here where I live. Thank you!”
“It was a good class for me as I am new to the Eastern Shore.”
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