The Spanish-American War 1898: Context, Causes, Combat, and Consequences
Date and Time
Monday Sep 22, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Location
St Helena Branch Library
6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Fees/Admission
Free and Open to the public
Website
Description
Friends of Fort Fremont and the Beaufort County Library Present: The Spanish-American War 1898: Context, Causes, Combat, and Consequence.
If you studied anything about the Spanish-American War in school, you probably think that the war was caused by Spain's sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor and that Teddy Roosevelt led the Rough Riders to victory on San Juan Hill. Learn how the United States emerged as a global power at the start of the 20th century, thanks to the "splendid little war of 1898." Presenters, George "Barney" Forsythe and Raul Galvan will discuss the US war with Spain, explore the multiple factors that led to the conflict (not the least of which was Cuba's fight for independence), summarize combat operations, and consider the consequences of the war for all parties.
