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These two talks will examine the most remote (and oddest) of Civil War campaigns. Texas rangers, Colorado mountaineers, the battles of Valverde and Glorieta Pass, Kit Carson, and Captain Paddy Graydon’s exploding mules will each play a part in this remarkable story. So will the unforgiving environment and beautiful scenery of the desert Southwest.
About the Presenter: Fred Christensen is a former history instructor at the University of Kentucky and assistant professor of military science at the University of Illinois. He teaches noncredit classes for OLLI and other venues in five areas of history and archaeology: Britain, Germany, early American, Israel/the Holy Land, and Military history in general. Fred is the current president of the East Central Illinois Archaeological Society.
Tuesdays at Ten | Fall 2025
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.
