Online Lecture: “The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory”
Venue: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Date: Monday, November 30, 2020
Time: 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies presents an online lecture “The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory” on Zoom on Monday, November 30, 2020.

A free lecture and discussion with Dr. Adam H. Domby, assistant professor of history at the College of Charleston. Dr. Domby will discuss Lost Cause myths, legends, and falsehoods as well as the creation of Confederate monuments. In examining tall tales, Dr. Domby will expose how white supremacy has long been connected to narratives about the past.

The lecture is free though registration is required.

To register, visit:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/6616020085680/WN_ccKl8HtnTw2VZJ9imxGFLg.

The Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, housed in Virginia Tech's history department, promotes deeper understanding of all aspects of Civil War history. The center remains dedicated to bringing the best in Civil War history to as wide an audience as possible.

Links:

• http://www.civilwar.vt.edu/wordpress/
• https://www.facebook.com/VCCWS

For more information, visit: https://civilwar.vt.edu/events/.

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