The Department of History at Sam Houston State University has partnered with The Patricia & Bookman Peters Endowed Chair in History at Texas A&M University and The Society of Civil War Historians to hold a symposium on the lived experiences of African Americans in the Civil War. 

Nationally renowned scholars will visit and discuss their research into how African Americans shaped the Civil War and how they helped lead the nation’s leaders toward emancipation. The event aims to start conversations between scholars and the public to spread awareness and promote scholarship in the area. 

The event is free and open to the public. Sessions will take place on October 12 in room 241 of the Lowman Student Center.

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