Take an in-depth look at the diaries of two young ladies who were divided over Civil War issues. One is a slave owner who opposes Lincoln, but remains loyal to the Union. The other is a vehement supporter of the Union who does not own slaves. Both diaries describe the rifts between families and friends caused by friends and loved ones fighting on opposite sides of the war. The diaries also show lives that are refreshingly normal at times, as the women reflect on travels, parties, courtships and local gossip. Join Nancy Disher Baird, of Western Kentucky University, as she discusses “Josie Underwood’s Civil War Diary,” and enjoy a performance of the KHS Museum Theatre production “Dear Friend: the Civil War Diaries of Annie McCarroll Starling.” $18 for KHS members and $23 for all other patrons. Reservations are required by Aug. 13. Contact Julia Curry at 502-564-1792 for more information.