News release from The Forbes House Museum

The FHM Civil War Circle (CWC) will meet for its monthly round table discussion on Tuesday, 22 MAY, at 7pm at Forbes House Museum, Milton. The topic will be Blockade Running During the Civil War. New comers are welcome; attendees are encouraged to research the topic and join the lively discussion.

Admission is $5 per person. The CWC is a member benefit at Forbes House Museum; sign up for a Family level membership and receive free admission to CWC sessions.

About the April Topic:

Southern ports were blockaded by the Northern Navy all during the War based loosely on the “Anaconda Plan.” The discussion will examine the nature of how the South tried to defeat the blockade, and how the north implemented the blockade and operated the business of blockade running for both the south and the north.

The Northern Blockade of Southern ports was a very successful strategy to limit the inflow of goods to support the Southern war efforts. The blockade also encouraged a thriving smuggling business that sometimes led to corruption by both sides in pursuit of profits.

For more information, call the Museum at 617-696-1815 or e-mail Harry Robinson, CWC Moderator, at hrob394@comcast.net. Visit the Museum website for information on programs, events and membership at www.forbeshousemuseum.org.