Alexandria · Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room (Library). Cost: Free. Best for: tween.

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When

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

Venue

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

City

Alexandria

Category

Library

Cost

Free

Age bands

tween

Event page

alexandria.libnet.info/event/17617444

Author Talk with Zaakir Tameez Zaakir Tameez examines Sumner’s legacy and his role in guiding the nation from slavery to freedom while advancing citizenship, voting rights, and equal protection during Reconstruction. Join us to explore the life and legacy of Charles Sumner, the unsung hero of the Civil War and Reconstruction with biographer Zaakir Tameez.…

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