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SUMMARY:Lessons in History - A Glorious Fate: The Life and Legacy of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Lessons in History with Kevin M. Levin\nA Glorious Fate: The Life and Legacy of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nThe National Civil War Museum \nRobert Gould Shaw is best remembered as the heroic young colonel who led the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment—one of the first Black regiments organized in the North during the Civil War—in its famous and ill-fated assault on Confederate Fort Wagner on July 18\, 1863. \nHis sacrifice has been commemorated through monuments\, books\, and the award-winning film Glory. But who was Robert Gould Shaw before he became a Civil War legend? \nJoin acclaimed historian and author Kevin M. Levin for a fascinating presentation based on his new book\, A Glorious Fate: The Life and Legacy of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw\, the first biography of Shaw in a quarter century. \nLevin takes us beyond the familiar story to explore Shaw’s transformation from a privileged and rebellious young man who showed little interest in his parents’ abolitionist ideals into an officer confronting the realities of war\, race\, emancipation\, and command. \nThrough Shaw’s experiences\, Levin also brings renewed attention to the African American soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts—the men whose courage\, service\, and sacrifice helped change the course and meaning of the Civil War. \nDiscover the complicated man behind the legend and the extraordinary soldiers whose story became forever intertwined with his. \nThis program is free to attend. Regular Museum admission applies for guests wishing to tour the Museum galleries. \n\n\n\n \nKevin Levin is an award-winning historian and educator currently living in Boston. He is the author or editor of four books including his most recent book A GLORIOUS FATE: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COLONEL ROBERT GOULD SHAW (2026). In addition to writing\, Levin has lectured widely and worked with students and teachers across the country on how to better understand the ongoing debate about Confederate monuments and Civil War memory. His published work in the area of Civil War history and historical memory can be found in popular magazines\, newspapers\, and scholarly journals. You can find his online writing at his Substack “Civil War Memory.”
URL:https://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/event/lessons-in-history-a-glorious-fate-the-life-and-legacy-of-colonel-robert-gould-shaw/
LOCATION:The National Civil War Museum\, 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Free Day Honoring Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Community Free Day Honoring Veterans\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nThe National Civil War Museum proudly invites the community to a free day of admission in honor of our nation’s veterans. \nJoin us as we recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform—past and present. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Museum’s galleries\, reflecting on the stories of courage\, conflict\, and commitment that have shaped our nation. \nSpecial activities and programming are to be announced. \nAdmission is free for all visitors during this special Community Free Day.
URL:https://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/event/community-free-day-honoring-veterans/
LOCATION:The National Civil War Museum\, 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17103\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Soldier of the South: Fighting Dick Anderson” Lessons in History
DESCRIPTION:Lessons in History: “Soldier of the South: Fighting Dick Anderson” \nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PMLocation: Education Gallery\, First FloorAdmission is Free ~ Book signing to follow \nJoin The National Civil War Museum for a Lessons in History presentation on Soldier of the South: Fighting Dick Anderson\, the first scholarly cradle-to-grave treatment of Confederate General Richard “Dick” Anderson’s life. \nBased on the January 2026 release\, this program will explore Anderson’s formative years\, his Civil War service\, and his role as an important division and corps commander in Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Often overshadowed by more famous contemporaries\, Anderson was regarded by Robert E. Lee as a steady and dependable officer—“My brave old general.” \nThis presentation offers a fresh look at Anderson’s successes\, failures\, and legacy\, bringing renewed attention to a soldier whose service and significance have often been overlooked. \nAdmission: This program is free to attend. Regular admission applies for access to the Museum galleries. \nAbout the author: Dr. Edward J. Hagerty studied with eminent military historian Russell F. Weigley at Temple University and received the Ph.D. in History in 1993.  He was appointed soon after as the first director of the Civil War Studies Program at American Military University\, where he served in various capacities until retiring in 2025.  He currently teaches part-time for the USAF Air University’s Air Command & Staff College Online MA Program where he specializes in leadership courses.  A retired USAF Reserve colonel and special agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations\, Dr. Hagerty spent several years after the attacks of 9/11 on extended active duty tours and deployments.  Soldier of the South is his third book.
URL:https://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/event/soldier-of-the-south-fighting-dick-anderson-lessons-in-history/
LOCATION:The National Civil War Museum\, 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17103\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person Lessons in History with Wayne E. Motts\, NCWM CEO
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Lessons in History with Wayne E. Motts\, NCWM CEO ~ “Foreign Fighters at Gettysburg: Soldiers of Fortune in the Civil War’s Most Recognized Fight”\n\nSaturday\, December 5\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Education Gallery\, First Floor\nAdmission is Free.\n\nDid you know that at least two soldiers fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg were members of the Pope’s papal guard? Some men were filibusters in Nicaragua\, at least one served in Egypt\, and others were professional soldiers from Europe who traveled to the United States to fight in the American Civil War. Join the museum’s CEO\, Wayne Motts\, as he highlights the fascinating careers and lives of just some of these men who served both in the Union and Confederate armies in the Battle for Gettysburg. \nThis program is free to attend. Regular Museum admission applies for those wishing to tour the Museum galleries. \n  About the author: Wayne E. Motts is the CEO of the National Civil War Museum. He has been a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg National Military Park for 38 years and is the author or co-author of two books related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/event/in-person-lessons-in-history-with-wayne-e-motts-ncwm-ceo/
LOCATION:The National Civil War Museum\, 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17103\, United States
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