There is a rich Civil War history in North Mississippi. Raids, expeditions and bloody battles occurred continuously in the region for nearly three full years during the War. While some of these events are better known than others, even the well-read Civil War enthusiast tends to overlook the actions in North Mississippi due to its perceived secondary role and proximity to the massively consequential events which took place to north, at Shiloh in 1862, and south at Vicksburg in 1863.
This second program in the three-part series examines the time period from early 1863 through the first half of 1864 and the extensive amount of military activity which took place in North Mississippi. Massive armies, violent clashes, and compelling human-interest stories will be explored with the main focus being on the emergence of Union Cavalryman Benjamin Grierson and the victories of Nathan Bedford Forrest which would solidify his larger-than-life status in the region.
Graham is a founder, and the current President of the Brice's Crossroads Foundation in Mississippi. For several years he worked for the National Park Service, and served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi's Final Stands Civil War Interpretive Center.
He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a proud Marine Corps veteran. After his military service he earned his B.A. in History from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. In the recent past Graham has lived nearly on top of the old Union siege lines less than 5 minutes from the entrance of the Vicksburg National Military Park, and for two years he made his home right at the center of the historic Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield.
He has been a guest lecturer at the Vicksburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series, and an invited speaker on various Civil War topics at many different organizations. He currently resides in Oxford, MS where he is finishing his law degree at Ole Miss.
This second program in the three-part series examines the time period from early 1863 through the first half of 1864 and the extensive amount of military activity which took place in North Mississippi. Massive armies, violent clashes, and compelling human-interest stories will be explored with the main focus being on the emergence of Union Cavalryman Benjamin Grierson and the victories of Nathan Bedford Forrest which would solidify his larger-than-life status in the region.
Graham is a founder, and the current President of the Brice's Crossroads Foundation in Mississippi. For several years he worked for the National Park Service, and served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi's Final Stands Civil War Interpretive Center.
He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a proud Marine Corps veteran. After his military service he earned his B.A. in History from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. In the recent past Graham has lived nearly on top of the old Union siege lines less than 5 minutes from the entrance of the Vicksburg National Military Park, and for two years he made his home right at the center of the historic Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield.
He has been a guest lecturer at the Vicksburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series, and an invited speaker on various Civil War topics at many different organizations. He currently resides in Oxford, MS where he is finishing his law degree at Ole Miss.
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Meeting Time: 6:30 pm Doors open, Meeting begins 7:00 pm, End 8:30 to 9:00pm.
Meeting Cost: $35.00 includes tax, tip, food and fun.
Reservations: Please make a reservation by Tuesday, March 19.
Late Reservations: Welcomed and appreciated.
Contact: John Potts (225) 937-2782, or [email protected]
Book Raffle: A selection of books or items. $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.
Website - http://www.brcwrt.com
Meeting Time: 6:30 pm Doors open, Meeting begins 7:00 pm, End 8:30 to 9:00pm.
Meeting Cost: $35.00 includes tax, tip, food and fun.
Reservations: Please make a reservation by Tuesday, March 19.
Late Reservations: Welcomed and appreciated.
Contact: John Potts (225) 937-2782, or [email protected]
Book Raffle: A selection of books or items. $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.
Website - http://www.brcwrt.com