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Online Lecture: The Civil War Siege of Vicksburg — Leadership & Survival

Program No. 25063RJ
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the Civil War siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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At a Glance

Perched on high bluffs along the Mississippi River, Vicksburg was a formidable Confederate stronghold. Despite being outnumbered, its defenders repelled Union forces led by General Grant until he resorted to a 47-day siege that ended in the city's surrender on July 4, 1863. Join author and historian Brian Altobello for an engaging exploration of the experiences of Vicksburg’s residents, the politics of command and the complex personalities of Grant and Confederate General John Pemberton.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.