Georgia: a state rich with Civil War history, from the struggles for her coastal fortifications, to an attempt to steal a steam locomotive, and the many battles fought on her soil. This course, with instructor Michael K. Shaffer, will explore the various wartime actions and key participants, beginning with the January 1861 secession vote and culminating with the May 1865 capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis near Irwinville. Class meets September 14, 21, and October 12 & 19, 2017; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.