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Boston
Public Library
150th Anniversary of the Civil War
A city-wide commemoration of history
Through December 2011
Download the BPL Civil War Brochure (PDF, 1.8MB)
The American Civil War is one of the defining events in United States history. Throughout 2011, the Boston Public Library commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with an array of system-wide programming, including exhibitions, lectures, films, tours, and live performances.
Torn in Two: The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War from the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center will showcase 50 historic maps interwoven with 40 photographs, paintings, prints, diaries, political cartoons, music and press of the period, all from the Boston Public Library's special collections. Visit the exhibition website for more information. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Group
Open through December 31. Changing Exhibits Room
Monday - Thursday: 9am-9pm; Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm;
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Home Front: Boston and the Civil War. Home Front provides a personal look at this extraordinary period in American history and the war's tremendous impact on the city of Boston and its citizens. The exhibition focuses on ten of the city's most notable residents and highlights original manuscripts, prints, artifacts, and other material from the Boston Public Library's special collections to tell each individual's unique story and perspective on life in Boston during the Civil War Era. Sponsored by the Associates of the Boston Public Library.
Open through December 31. Johnson Lobby
Monday - Thursday: 9am-9pm; Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm;
Sunday 1pm-5pm
Civil War Exhibition features paintings, a commemoration of the war through U.S. stamps, replicas of Civil War era newspapers,
and a selection of books about the great conflict.
Open through December 30 at the Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library, 40 Academy Hill Road.
Monday/Thursday: 12pm-8pm; Tuesday/Wednesday: 10am-6pm; Friday/Saturday: 9am-5pm; Closed Sunday
