It’s April 1865 and the Civil War is about to end. Our show examines key events of that month that could have had one of two endings: “The United States ARE or the United States IS.” While the clash between both armies is coming to a conclusion, what direction will the country go after Lee's surrender? Enter April 1865. Want to know more about this crucial month in our nation’s history? Join Joseph Blanco as he presents a multimedia show making use of period art, poetry, diaries, film clips, civil war songs, and historical documentation. You’ll witness the critical events that all came together in April of 1865 that changed the nation into a different country.