Robert Girardi to deliver Civil War Sesquicentennial Lecture Series April 6 at Lewis University

As part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial Lecture Series, “Why They Fought and What They Faced: The Experiences of Civil War Soldiers” will be held at 1 p.m. on April 6 in the Sancta Alberta Chapel located on Lewis University’s main campus in Romeoville.

Of the Civil War Roundtable, Robert Girardi will be delivering the lecture. A Civil War reenactor, Girardi holds a master’s degree in history from Loyola University. He has also published numerous books and articles about the military history of the Civil War.

Lewis University is hosting a Civil War Sesquicentennial Lecture Series to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861 with the firing on Fort Summer. Lectures will focus on the role of women abolitionists, the experiences of the common soldier and Chicago’s role in the war effort.

This event is also being presented as a part of Lewis University’s Arts & Ideas Program, providing cultural and educational programming for students and the community. For additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Cunningham, Director of Arts & Ideas, at (815) 836-5385.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.  Please visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.