The Boston Public Library opened an exhibit today called “Torn in Two: 150th Anniversary of the Civil War” at it’s Copley Square location. The exhibit showcases historic maps and artifacts, many on display for the first time, outlining battles, how geography played a role, and how the public was informed of the ongoing struggle. Before the Civil War, maps were rarely printed in papers, but during the war, over 2,000 maps were included in papers in the North. The exhibit is split in to three sections – tension between the North and South before the war, documentation of conflicts, and how the war was remembered and commemorated.
The exhibit will run through the end of the year, and then head to New York, so check it out while you can! It’s located at the Copley Square branch, 700 Boylston St in Boston. Boston.com has a great article on the exhibit. Check out the BPL website for more info.
