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History Hour

The Siege of Vicksburg

2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 15:30:00 America/New_York History Hour “The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea" - President Abraham Lincoln. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Thursday, July 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 15:30:00 America/New_York History Hour “The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea" - President Abraham Lincoln. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Central Ridge Library

Community Room

“The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea" - President Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln once remarked, “Vicksburg is the key! The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket.” Vicksburg was a vital stronghold strategically situated on the Mississippi River. When Confederate General Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg to Union General Grant on July 4, 1863, it cut the Confederacy in two and led to subsequent strategic conquests in the Confederacy. The capture of Vicksburg was a critical event in the American Civil War, yet it was quickly overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg and remains so to this day. Join us for a presentation on the 47-day siege of Vicksburg, and a presentation of period uniforms, equipment, and gear from the American Civil War.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Travel |

TAGS: | Event |

Central Ridge Library


Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

About the branch

The Central Ridge Branch is located on the corner of Forest Ridge Blvd and Roosevelt Blvd in Beverly Hills. This location houses a community rooms, 2 study rooms and a computer lab.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:45am
Community Room
Whether sewing is a skill that you already have, or one you're looking to gain, this is the class for you! As there are multiple sessions per month, please only register for one session.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Little learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for the Ridge Readers Book Club.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will have a table in the lobby to help answer your genealogy research questions.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
An introductory class on how to effectively search and browse the internet.

Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Grounds
Please come give back to your community with a blood donation. Do you know your blood type? Find out after donating.
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Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Help your child improve their reading skills by having them read to registered therapy dogs that love to listen!
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Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Do you enjoy Diamond Painting or would you like to try? Come in and join the fun with the Diamondizers!

Mon, Aug 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Sit & Be Fit is an exercise program that focuses on stretch and strengthening exercises that can be done from a seated position.