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Civic Season Lunch and Learn

  • Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum 20 North Coalter Street Staunton, VA, 24401 United States (map)

Join us for an engaging midday discussion about one of America's most pivotal presidential elections!

When: June 27, 2025
What to Bring: Your bagged lunch and curiosity about history!
Where: The Archives and Research Center on our campus

Discover how the 1824 Presidential election marked a turning point in American politics. As the Revolutionary generation stepped aside, a new generation with fresh ambitions began steering the nation in an entirely different direction. This wasn't just another election—it was a moment that shaped the future of American democracy.

Why were early U.S. elections so confrontational? What made 1824 different? How did this election influence the political landscape we know today?

Bring your lunch, bring your questions, and join our expert staff for an hour of fascinating historical discussion in a relaxed, interactive setting.

Register below to reserve your spot!