History Presentation: Great Britain’s Role in the American Civil War--Tues, June 17 @ 12:45 PM

Not only did the “war
between the states” divide the American people, it also divided Great Britain. Although
the British were officially
neutral, they had been dependent on cotton from the South. Throughout the American Civil War, elite opinion tended to
favor the Confederacy, while public opinion
tended to favor the Union Forces. The Confederacy believed that British
dependence on cotton for its large textile industry would lead to diplomatic
recognition or military intervention. Adults 55+ can learn about this riveting story with local
historian Robert Bond. Advance registration is requested by June 16.  Interested parties can stop by in person to
New Horizons Senior Center, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610
664-2366.