Lunch & Learn: The Civil War and Lincoln's Assassination

Next date: Friday, October 03, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

Florida played an active role in the Civil War as a Confederate state, becoming the third to secede from the Union in 1860. In addition to providing cattle and supplies, Florida was home to Lewis Powell, one of the conspirators in the assassination plot against President Abraham Lincoln. For over a century after his execution, Powell’s body remained separated from his skull, and the whereabouts of his skull were shrouded in mystery. Join our collections registrar, Kara Kovalev, and collections manager, Emily Coughlan, as they delve into Florida’s connections to the Civil War and the mystery of Lewis Powell’s death.

Participate online or in-person. Closed caption available online

History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17

Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 2.

Call 407-836-8580 with questions.

When

Friday, October 03, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Location

Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801, USA, Orlando 32805 View Map

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