On Friday, May 17, 2024 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program and learn more about America’s first air force: the Balloon Corps.
1861-1863 marked the United States Army's first sojourn into airpower in the form of the Balloon Corps. Join us as Mark Albertson explores the history of the Balloon Corps during the American Civil War.
Mark Albertson is the historical research editor for the Army Aviation magazine, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has taught classes on military history at Norwalk Community College as well as the Lifetime Learners Institute. Albertson has authored several books on military history.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Registration Link:
Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-lincolns-air-force-37542
In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-lincolns-air-force-33130