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Join us to learn Arizona’s role in America’s Civil War.
When the U.S. Civil War began in 1861, the Confederates were very interested in gaining control of New Mexico Territory (which included most of what we call “Arizona” today). It was the connecting link between the Confederate state of Texas and California, which was under Union control. The Confederacy believed access to California would help them win the war as well as set them up for success as their own nation. So while the skirmish at Picacho Peak was a small encounter between ... view more »
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This event, as well as all of our other Summer Learning Series lectures are FREE! Register at our website linked below.
LOCATION
2800 S. Lone Tree, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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