Civil War History in Brentwood and Middle Tennessee

Tuesday, March 10

6:00pm - 7:30 pm

Middle Tennessee is full of Civil War history, and this free program will provide an insightful overview of Civil War battles in Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Nashville, and surrounding communities. Artifacts from the war, including artifacts dug in Brentwood, will be on display as well.

 

Join us as Preston Bain shares his extensive knowledge of the Civil War in Middle Tennessee. Although the program is free, registration is required. Call 615-371-0090, ext. 8510, or register online.

Meet President Lincoln at the Library

Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Place: Meeting Rooms A & B
Cost: Free!
Registration: Online

President Lincoln will share his thoughts about the four bloody years that nearly destroyed this nation. The President will discuss his thoughts and politics on secession, and the problems that he incurred with finding the right general to lead the army. He will discuss his problems over emancipation and also the problems that not only dealt with the deaths of hundreds of thousands soldiers on both sides, but also the deaths that occurred in his on family. And then, at last, he will discuss his plans that would bring the nation back together. President Lincoln is portrayed by Dennis Boggs.

Movie Event: The Civil War by Ken Burns

Date: Sunday, February 19
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Place: Meeting Room A
Cost: Free!
Registration: Register online, or call 371-0090 ext. 8510.

Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling, Ken Burns' epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive-- and defining--conflict. With digitally enhanced images and new stereo sound, here is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one. Our screening continues this weekend as we show parts two and three.

Civil War Movie Screening: GLORY

Date: Wednesday, February 15
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Place: Meeting Room A
Cost: Free!

Come see this Academy-Award winning story of African-American soldiers during the Civil War. Starring Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick, and Cary Elwes.

Please register online, or call 371-0090 ext. 8510.

Movie Event: The Civil War by Ken Burns

Date: Sunday, February 12
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Place: Meeting Room A
Cost: Free

The stage is set for war as the nation begins to tear apart. Opposition by the North to slavery in the South fuels a bitter debate, and the country wrestles with conflicts between the Union and states' rights. Commanding center stage are towering figures - Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. From Harper's Ferry to Fort Sumter, the first chapters unfold in a conflict from which there would be no turning back.

Join us for this free movie screening. Register online, or call 371-0090 ext. 8510.