Course detail: 1862: The War's Second Year

This course will look at the military history of the second year of the American Civil War. It will address military operations in Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere that took place in 1862, as well as the strategic and political contexts that shaped their conduct. It will also look at the leaders, such as George McClellan, Robert E. Lee, Braxton Bragg, and Ulysses S. Grant, whose decisions and leadership shaped the course, conduct, and outcome of the year's great campaigns.

An Osher membership fee of $25 is required to enroll in this class. If you have not paid your membership fee, please click on the blue link below under "course accessibility" to add the membership fee to your shopping cart. Then continue shopping to select your courses and/or events. If you have questions about whether or not you have paid your member fee, please call 785-864-6779.

Instructor Ethan S. Rafuse received his Ph.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is professor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. His publications include From the Mountains to the Bay: The War in Virginia, January-May 1862, guides to the Antietam, Manassas, and Petersburg battlefields, and U.S. Presidents During Wartime.

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 Session Information: OC25237F

Schedule: Every week on Thursday, starting on 04/24/25 and ending on 05/08/25
Times: 06:30pm-08:30pm CDT
In-Person : $50.00

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Thank you for registering for this Osher in-person course. This class will meet at the Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility, 1515 St. Andrews Dr., Lawrence. We look forward to seeing you in class.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Ethan Rafuse

Facility Detail

Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility In Person
1515 St. Andrews Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66047

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.