James A. Garfield National Historic Site

10 22, 2022

See how the Reconstruction Amendments shaped the US Constitution

By |2022-10-19T09:19:38-04:00October 22, 2022|

Dr. Todd Arrington from James A. Garfield National Historic Site and our own Dr. John Foster discuss how the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments shaped our nation’s past and inform its present. They also explain why the amendments were necessary during (in the case of the 13th amendment) and after the Civil War. Finally, Dr. Foster provides examples of how the amendments have been subverted by narrow readings from the Supreme Court.

By the way, all of Foster’s three previous talks in this series can be viewed online:

In addition to being a reference librarian, Foster has a doctorate degree in history. He has taught history at both high school and college levels. Previously, he has led series on the Battles of World War II, the Cold War, the American Revolution, The Vietnam Wars, and US Presidents of the 20th Century at the library.

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09 22, 2022

In His Own Words: James A. Garfield on Race and Justice

By |2022-09-14T15:38:08-04:00September 22, 2022|

Park Ranger Alan Gephardt from James A. Garfield National Historic Site uses Garfield’s own words to describe how the president’s feelings on race and justice changed over time. Though he would not describe himself as an abolitionist, Garfield believed that slavery was a moral and political stain in the fabric of a nation conceived in liberty… but he didn’t always believe that.

The next talk in our Civil War series with Garfield National Historic Site will be at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The topic will be the astonishing life and naval career of Admiral David Farragut.

By the way, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in this series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

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08 13, 2022

Enjoy an An Armchair Tour of Civil War Sites (Part 2)

By |2022-08-11T15:56:10-04:00August 13, 2022|

Enjoy an online tour of Civil War sites from across the country that are overseen by the National Parks Service. This time, our tour guide is Andrew from James A. Garfield National Historic Site. (Click here to watch part one of the tour.)

Our tour extends beyond some of the familiar battlefields to include locations like Harper House, Andersonville Prison Park, Mclean House, and Mott House, as well as locations that were important to reconstruction like the Tuskegee Institute and Nicodemus National Historic Site.

The next talk in our Civil War series with Garfield National Historic Site will be at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The topic will be President Garfield’s stance on race and justice.

By the way, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in this series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

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07 20, 2022

Enjoy an Armchair Tour of Civil War Sites (Part 1)

By |2022-07-15T10:13:16-04:00July 20, 2022|

Enjoy an online tour of Civil War sites from across the country that are overseen by the National Parks Service. Ranger Olivia from James A. Garfield National Historic Site will lead your tour.

She doesn’t just highlight battlefields either. You’ll also visit locations that are important to the history leading up to the Civil War and places tied to people who were important to its history.

Your stops include Natchez National Historic Park, Harriet Tubman National Historic Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historic Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Historic Park, Clara Barton National Historic Site, Antietam National Battlefield, and and Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery.

The first part of the tour takes you from the war’s prologue to 1863. Join us for the second part of the tour, which we’ll host at noon on Wednesday, August 10, at our Main Branch. It will take us from 1863 to the Civil War’s conclusion!

By the way, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in this series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

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03 12, 2022

Explore the Stories of Jewish Americans during the Civil War

By |2022-03-27T12:35:23-04:00March 12, 2022|

Chris Dobeck from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site discusses the experiences of Jewish Americans at the time of the Civil War during a talk we hosted earlier this month. In addition to their roles in the military, Jewish Americans also served in the political leadership in both the Union and Confederacy. Dobeck highlights the experiences of both the Salomon family for the Union and Confederate Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin.

Our Civil War series continues next month at noon on Wednesday, April 13. The topic will be Appomattox and its prelude. The talk is free to attend and open to all. Registration is required, and you can sign up on our website.

By the way, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in our series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:

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