Hero of Ft. Sumter – The Extraordinary Life of Robert Anderson – A Civil Conversation
ZOOMHero of Ft. Sumter - The Extraordinary Life of Robert Anderson Join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for this Civil Conversation via ZOOM, featuring author Dr. Wesley Moody and NCWM Education & Program Coordinator - Katie Dick. This online program will delve into the life of a fascinating American hero. We look forward to having you join us virtually. Join here: Civil Conversation: Hero of Ft. Sumter - The Extraordinary Life of Robert Anderson About the book As the commander of the US garrison at Fort Sumter in the fateful early hours of April 12, 1861, Robert Anderson (1805–1871) played a critical role in the unfolding of the Civil War. Although his leadership and his courage under fire catapulted him into national recognition, the attack on Fort Sumter was just one chapter in Anderson’s story. That story, told here in full for the first time, offers a unique lens on the development of the US military and the country itself before and during the Civil War. Anderson’s family, harking back to the nation’s founding, included William Clark (of Lewis and Clark fame) and Chief Justice John Marshall. His father crossed the Delaware with George Washington. And […]