The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum 2015 exhibit, “Trials and Tribulations: Lew Wallace in 1865,” is now open! This exhibit discusses the actions of Lew Wallace in the final year of the American Civil War. Trials and Tribulations In 1865, Lew served on two important trials—that of the Lincoln Conspirators […]
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In 1865, Lew Wallace played a role in two important trials at the conclusion of the Civil War. He served as a judge on the tribunal handling the case against the Lincoln Conspirators. In addition, he served as the lead judge in the trial of Commander Henry Wirz of Andersonville. […]