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Armchair Generals

The Murder of CSA General Earl Van Dorn
2025-08-11 11:45:00 2025-08-11 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Generally meets 2nd week of the month. No registration. Main Library - Grove Room

Monday, August 11
11:45am - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 11:45:00 2025-08-11 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Generally meets 2nd week of the month. No registration. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Generally meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.

CSA General Earl Van Dorn was a brilliant cavalry officer and raider but exhibited two glaring weaknesses: an inability to command large armies and a relationship with a married woman. Learn how those things lead to his fate in this talk from Ed Urban. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Films | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs |

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Armchair Generals - The Murder of CSA General Earl Van Dorn
Mon, Aug 11, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Generally meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.
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