When the secession crisis erupted into open warfare in 1861, Army officers, especially those of Southern heritage, faced a wrenching decision: For which side would they fight? Prominent among these officers were two Virginians, who chose opposite sides and served their chosen causes brilliantly. We will examine why Robert E. Lee decided his allegiance was to his state, while George H. Thomas cast his lot with the U.S.A. 

Monday, November 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.