The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, in partnership with the Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas, hosts a lecture exploring the tense standoff at the Little Rock Arsenal that nearly sparked the Civil War weeks before Fort Sumter. Historian Dr. David Sessor examines the political climate, local tensions, and national implications of this pivotal moment, offering insight into how Little Rock briefly stood at the center of a divided nation on the brink of war.
Dr. David Sessor: The Arsenal Crisis of 1861
Dr. David Sessor: The Arsenal Crisis of 1861503 E 9th St
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Admission
Free