MCC lecture explores Sherman's historic march to the sea
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, McHenry County College will host Barry Bradford, nationally-recognized speaker and award-winning history teacher, who will present the multimedia presentation "Sherman's March to the Sea: The Rail of Death and Destruction That Saved the Union." It will be offered from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 47, Crystal Lake.
Bradford will share the historic event that took place 150 years ago, when Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman led one of the most remarkable, important and deadly military campaigns in history. He will bring a dramatic touch to the story of how that campaign helped end slavery and save America.
The story will explore how the support of President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses Grant helped Sherman lead nearly 100,000 men southward to cut the Confederacy in half and capture Atlanta. From there, his army became an isolated column in the heart of an enemy's country as they marched to the coast to capture Savannah. Sherman's successful and controversial tactics changed warfare forever.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information or to reserve seating for groups of 10 or more, email conferencecenter@mchenry.edu or call (815) 479-7570.