Lecture: “Evolution of Firearms from the Late 1700s to the Civil War” by Mike Helms

The pace of firearms development accelerated rapidly in the first half of the 19th century. Firearms historian Michael Helms will be displaying a selection of period firearms and discussing their unique stories and their social and technological importance. 19^th-century firearms is the topic of Michael Helms’ forthcoming history thesis at North Carolina State University.

Joel Lane Museum House is proud to present a lecture by Mike Helms, ” Evolution of Firearms from the Late 1700s to the Civil War ” on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 7 pm at the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission will be $16 for the general public and $11 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and advanced payment is required. Please visit Eventbrite.com to purchase tickets. Be sure to include the names of all in your party; nametags will serve as tickets. Tickets are non-refundable unless we must cancel the event.