Freedom's Cap: The United States Capitol and the Coming of the Civil War
Guy Gugliotta, Author, Freedom's Cap
Hear the fascinating story of the design, engineering and construction of the U.S. Capitol building during a time of heated politics, sectional conflict and imminent civil war. Filled with larger-than-life characters like Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, Gugliotta’s tale is “an engrossing and surprising chronicle” (Booklist), and “a historical gem” (Publishers Weekly).
MLF: HumanitiesLocation: SF Club OfficeTime: 5:30 p.m. networking reception, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. book signingCost: $20 standard, $8 members, $7 students (with valid ID)Program organizer: George Hammond