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The Sherman SessionsInsight | Discovery | Discussion

  • WhenFriday, April 2 & Saturday, April 3, 2027
  • WhereMill Event Center, 431 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130
  • WhoNoted Civil War historians and authors from around the country
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The Sherman Sessions: a two-day Civil War Symposium, April 2nd and 3rd 2027 at the Mill Event Center, 431 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio

A two-day symposium in Sherman’s birthplace

April 2 & 3, 2027 • Lancaster, Ohio

Join us for a 2-day Civil War Symposium held in Lancaster, Ohio — the birthplace of General William T. Sherman!

The event will take place on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 at the Mill Event Center (431 S. Columbus St. | Lancaster, OH 43130). It will feature noted Civil War historians and authors from around the country.

Friday Evening

Appetizers and a cash bar will be available on Friday night.

Saturday Meals

A continental breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided.

Museum Tour

Your ticket includes a free tour of the Sherman House Museum for Friday between noon–4pm.

Program Schedule

Two days, nine sessions

Friday, April 2

Noon–4pm free tours of the Sherman House • 6:00pm–9:00pm program at the Mill Event Center

  • Michael JohnsonOpening remarks
  • Jerry Everts“W.T. Sherman in Photos”
  • Phil Spaugy“Uncle Billy at Bull Run”

Appetizers and cash bar

Saturday, April 3

8:00am–4:00pm program at the Mill Event Center

  • Wade Sokolosky“To Prepare for Sherman’s Coming”
  • Steve & Lisa Ball“The Music of the Civil War”
  • Cecily Zander“Sherman, Lincoln and the American West”
  • Dave Powell“Missed Opportunities in the Atlanta Campaign”
  • Chris Mackowski“Sherman’s ‘Demon Spirit’ – John McClernand”
  • Michael JohnsonClosing remarks

A continental breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided

*Program schedule subject to change

Featuring

Historians and authors

Steve & Lisa Ball

Jerry Everts

Michael Johnson

Chris Mackowski

Dave Powell

Wade Sokolosky

Phil Spaugy

Cecily Zander

Getting There

Hosted at the Mill Event Center

Mill Event Center
431 S. Columbus St.
Lancaster, OH 43130

The Mill sits just south of downtown Lancaster, a short drive from the Sherman House Museum at 137 E. Main Street.

Friday ticket holders are welcome at the Sherman House between noon and 4pm for a complimentary tour of the general’s birthplace before the evening program begins.

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Symposium schedule and map: the Mill Event Center at 431 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio, south of Main Street and the Sherman House

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Tickets cover both days of programming, Friday appetizers and cash bar, Saturday breakfast and lunch, and a complimentary Sherman House Museum tour.

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