Civil War author to speak in Lawrenceville Sunday

Civil War historian Andrew Smith will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Lawrenceville Female Seminary, 455 S. Perry St., Lawrenceville.

Smith is the author of "Starving the South," a look at how food affected the war and its legacy. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.