Juneteenth

June 19, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm; Addolorata Villa

Address: 555 McHenry Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090

From Civil War to Civil Rights:
The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments

This talk is on the ratification progress of the Civil War amendments as well as their impact on American life – an impact that went beyond even the abolition of slavery and the expansion of voting rights. Getting these amendments passed was a great struggle, especially after Lincoln’s assassination, and it showcases (among other things) the guts and commitment of the recently freed slaves. When the Confederate states instituted a sort of “second slavery,” northern Americans had to decide just what the war really had been all about. This talk showcases big dreams, political realities, and ultimately, the enduring power of racism in both the north and the south.

RSVP by Monday, June 16 to 331.291.7564
to Elizabeth at 331.291.7564 or email estarman@franciscancommunities.org