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Author to discuss the Civil War, how it affected Morgan County

Posted at 2:39 am April 7, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Aaron Astor

Aaron Astor

 

Author Aaron Astor of Maryville College will discuss the Civil War and how it affected Morgan County in Wartburg on April 15.

The program, which includes a discussion and book signing, is hosted by Obed Wild and Scenic River. It’s scheduled from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 15.

Astor is the author of the book “The Civil War along Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau,” and he will be on hand to sign copies of his book following the program, a press release said.

The program commemorates the 152nd anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln, said the press release, which was from the National Park Service.

The April 15 program will be held at Obed Visitor Center, located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg. No reservations are required for this free program.

For more information, please contact the Obed Wild and Scenic River at (423) 346-6294.

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Entertainment, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Writing Tagged With: Aaron Astor, Civil War, Maryville College, Morgan County, National Park Service, Obed Visitor Center, Obed Wild and Scenic River, The Civil War along Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau

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