When is THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR?

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Where is THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR held?

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR takes place at 550 Laguna St, San Francisco + Full Studio.

How much does THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR cost?

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

Who is organising THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR?

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR is organised by The Commons. You can find more of their events on Rifio.

How many people are attending THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR?

3 people have registered so far out of 3 available spots.

How do I register for THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR?

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How long is THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR?

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR runs for approximately 5 hours, from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Name: THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Start: 2026-04-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-26T05:00:00+00:00
Location: 550 Laguna St, San Francisco + Full Studio

About this event

Welcome!

This event is going to be a bit different than our usual format. This is a tell-all event about the American Civil War (the first one!), with particular emphasis on Lincoln. I feel compelled to post this in light of recent events. There will be many materials on offer to consult.

By the way, I am an unapologetic unionist. William Tecumseh Sherman did nothing wrong! There are too many civil war buffs who are sympathizers with traitors.

This is more history than philosophy. Nevertheless, philosophy will bubble around the edges if you pay attention. If you want a "conventional" renegade event, you can just show up at about 7:30 (consult some of the material before hand) We might have a more conventional renegade follow up once my thoughts are more well collected.

Here is the timeline :
5:00 - 5:20 mingling
5:20 - 5:40 brief summary of the political and historical context the movie talks about
5:40 - 8:00, watch Lincoln (2012) by Spielberg
8:00 - 10:00 PM usual event schedule.

Some materials to consult :
1 : Ken Burns made an incredible miniseries which has aged extremely well. There is a litany of clips on YouTube as well.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Civil_War_(miniseries)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWSf2L7QYoI&list=PL706BA6BC60A82105

2 : This book is good, but extremely dense. Not easy!
https://archive.org/details/teamofrivalspoli0000good_f2e0/page/n973/mode/2up

3 : The Crash course video is actually, surprisingly, decent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY9zHNOjGrs

4 : This video is also excellent. This is in my opinion, the best civil war YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWiM00lCRTE

5 : This extremely long lecture does an excellent job at linking the politics of Lincoln to the present day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_fpPmZ9TAU

As a last note, I will be growing out my beard in anticipation of the event. I will also bring my Lincoln costume.

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About THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

THE (first) AMERICAN CIVIL WAR is a free independent taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 550 Laguna St, San Francisco + Full Studio. This independent is organised by The Commons. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 3 people have registered out of 3 spots. The event runs for approximately 5 hours.