event1 #event1 Roosevelt as Commander in Chief in WWII Jan 15 Professor Warren Kimball, Professor Emeritus of the History Department of Rutgers University, will explore this question: "Franklin Roosevelt as Commander In Chief left his generals alone to plan and fight the Second World War? Yes? No? Maybe? event2 #event2 A Jewish-Christian Conversation Feb 11 Professor Michael Kogan, head of the religion and philosophy department at Montclaire State University in New Jersey will discuss the religious bonds between Jews and Christians from his new book, “Opening The Covenant, A Jewish Theology of Christianity.” event3 #event3 Gardens by the Sea Mar 4 Angie Whaley LeClercq, director of The Citadel’s Daniel Library, will provide a PowerPoint and video tour of seaside gardens world-wide, including Italy, Madeira, Scotland and Newport, R.I. event4 #event4 Emily Whaley Memorial Garden Tour Mar 9 The 10th annual tour focuses on the theme “Charleston Gardens by the Sea.” Visitors will enjoy ten fabulous gardens on Church and East Bay Street. The self-guided tour is from 1 to 4 p.m., and includes a cocktail reception at Alkyon Arts at 120 Meeting St. Call 843-953-7691 for reservations. Featured gardens are 9 East Bay, Roper House Garden; 25 East Bay, Charles Drayton House Garden; 31 East Bay, Henry Porter Williams House Garden; 39 East Bay, George Chisolm House Garden; 55 Church, Benjamin Phillips House; 58 Church, James Veree House; 59 Church, Thomas Rose House Garden; 69 Church, Capers-Motte House Garden; 87 Church, Heyward-Washington House Garden event5 #event5 Gen. Dwight Eisenhower Mar 18 Author Michael Korda will examine General Eisenhower’s superb leadership of the Allies in WWII, from his new book “Ike: An American Hero.” event6 #event6 Medway Plantation in Spring - CANCELLED CANCELLED Visit beautiful Medway Plantation. The tour lasts from 1 to 6 p.m. and leaves The Citadel at 1 p.m. Guided walks of the gardens, the pinelands and swamps are planned along with a picnic dinner at the lodge by the lake. event7 #event7 Dedication of the James O. Rigney Exhibit Apr 8 Noted author and Citadel graduate the late James O. Rigney has had a profound impact through his Wheel of Time series on Fantasy Fiction. The Library will dedicate a permanent exhibit to Rigney honoring his life's work and commitment to excellence. Reception.