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The Wharton's War

The Wharton's War

Date:
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Wakelin Room
Campus:
Main Library
Audience:
Adult
Categories:
Lecture > History

Local resident Sue Bell and Civil War historian William Davis will discuss their new book on the recently-discovered correspondence between Sue's ancestor, Confederate General Gabriel Wharton, and his wife Anne Wharton during the Civil War.  General Wharton was actively engaged in the fighting in Virginia and was acquainted with many other, high-ranking Confederate officers.

Presented in partnership with the Wellesley Historical Society. 

 

Presented by:

Sue Bell and Jack Davis
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