'Lincoln and the Election of 1860' Morrill Memorial Library

'Lincoln and the Election of 1860' Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Dr. Gary Hylander will present part 3 of his 4-part presidential elections series: "Lincoln and the Election of 1860." Convinced that Lincoln's election would result in a Republican effort to abolish slavery, Southern fire-eaters from the lower South voted to secede from the Union and form the Confederate States of America. In his inaugural address, Lincoln expressed confidence that the crisis would pass and that the Union would be preserved. To sign up for this program, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, email [email protected], or stop by the library reference or information desk.