DeKalb History Center Symposium
What did the Atlanta area look like after the war? How did people react to the devastation they saw? What were the living conditions in DeKalb County and Atlanta? How did people rebuild their communities? Join scholars for a discussion about the Reconstruction period in this area.
Featured speakers are Dr. Wendy Hamand Venet and Dr. Glenn Eskew of Georgia State University, and Dr. Brian Wills of Kennesaw State University.
Professor Venet specializes in nineteenth century U.S. history. She teaches courses on the American Civil War and Reconstruction at GSU. Dr. Venet speaks and writes extensively on the Civil War era and her most recent book is A Changing Wind: Commerce and Conflict in Civil War Atlanta.
Professor Glenn Eskew specializes in the history of the American south. A member of the GSU faculty since 1993, Dr. Eskew has written widely on the subject of the American south and has been recognized and awarded for his scholarship. Beyond GSU's boundaries, Dr. Eskew educates teachers and travels the world lecturing on southern history. His latest book is Johnny Mercer: Southern Songwriter for the World.
Professor Wills is the Director of the Center for the Study of the Civil War Era and Professor of History at KSU, after a long tenure at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He is the author of numerous works relating to the American Civil War, including The River Was Dyed with Blood: Nathan Bedford Forrest and Fort Pillow.
Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. Tickets are $35/$45 - with a discount for members, and include a catered lunch, Register by clicking on the button below.