Charles Sumner Caning

John L. Magee created the lithograph Southern Chivalry – Argument versus Club’ in 1856

A lithograph cartoon depicting Preston Brooks' attack on Charles Sumner in the U.S. Senate chamber, on May 22, 1856.

Come to Darien Library on Mondays for a four-part lecture series on the “The Civil War: Revolt of the Planters” and learn about the tension between those who enlisted in the agrarian agenda and those with a desire to industrialize.

Can’t make the live event? Check out the video recordings at DarienLibrary.tv. (more…)