College offers popular American Civil War class, March 7

Back by popular demand, Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering its Community Education class on the American Civil War during spring term. The 11-week lecture series class will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday nights, beginning on March 28. The class will study the roles of Oregon and California in the Civil War; cavalry raids; the artillery commanders of both armies; and the Nancy Hart women’s militia, the only women’s militia unit known to have drilled with muskets for the duration of the war, and which faced down a Union cavalry brigade. There are no required books or exams for this class taught by instructor John Hartman, and prior study of the Civil War is not required. Registration can be completed online at www.socc.edu/communityed, or by visiting the Student First Stop located in Dellwood Hall. Instructor: John Hartman, Day: Monday, Time: 7 p.m. – 8:20 p.m., Location: Eden 1, Cost: $35. For more information, please contact Brenda Rogers in the Community Education & Workforce Development office, 541-888-7328.