Join Mickey on a journey of the unique role and involvement of Maryland in the Civil War through a thorough review of Maryland’s Civil War experience.
Part I of the course opens with a prelude to the Civil War that covers Maryland’s demographics at the time, as well as the influence of Baltimore on the political environment and the outbreak of hostilities. The more significant campaigns and battles in Maryland will be covered.
Session 1: Prelude to War – Maryland Demographics – Influence of Baltimore
Session 2: Political Environment and Outbreak of Hostilities
Session 3: Battles and Campaigns in Maryland
Part II of this course will be offered in Spring 2023. One may be taken without the other. In Part II Mickey will continue by covering the more notable Union and Confederate leaders, focus on the Eastern Shore, and look at the postwar outcomes and repercussions, including ‘Lost Cause Mythology.’
What to expect: This is a lecture series, with questions encouraged. You can expect a detailed, factual, review of the politics and events of Maryland’s Civil War, as well as handouts.
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