Civil War expert Henig at Kensington library Feb. 8
Date of Event: Monday, February 8, 2010, 7 p.m.
Title: Author Talk and Slide Show: Abraham Lincoln at 200, Fact Rather than Fiction
Who: Emeritus Professor, Gerald Henig
Where: Kensington Library, 61Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Public Info: This event is free
Contact Information: Louise O’Dea, lodea@ccclib.org, 510-524-3043
Gerald S. Henig, emeritus professor of history at California Sate University, East Bay, has authored numerous books and articles on Lincoln and the Civil War. By focusing on Lincoln as emancipator, commander in chief, political leader, constitutionalist, architect of reconstruction and as an uncommon common man, Professor Henig will attempt to separate fact from fiction.
Professor Henig is known for his dynamic lecture style and is the recipient of numerous "Best Instructor" awards. He will have autographed copies of his book "A Nation Transformed: How the Civil War Changed America Forever" available for purchase. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kensington Library.
The Kensington Library is located at 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays 12 to 8 p.m., closed Wednesdays, open Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m. Phone number: (510) 524-3043. Web site: http://ccclib.org
Run dates: 2010-01-17 - 2010-02-08 |
