Upcoming

■ Online Lecture Series: “Technology in the Civil War” with historian Michael K. Shaffer. 7-9 p.m. tonight. Free. Shaffer will discuss the military use of aeronautics, the advent of submersibles, how the telegraph provided a 19th-century version of texting and the vital role of the railroads in moving men and material. Roswellgov.com/ discover-us/southern-trilogyhistoric-house-museums/events

■ Online Lecture Series: “Heroines of the Revolutionary War” presented by Robert Jones. 7-9 p.m. July 29. Free. This lecture will look at 10 of many women who played an important role in the founding of the United States of America, especially during the American Revolution. They filled many roles, including nurses, solders, spies, authors and fundraisers. SouthernTrilogy.com, Roswellgov.com/discover-us/ southern-trilogy-historic-housemuseums/events

■ Auditions: “Annie JR.” by Roswell Youth Theatre. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 17-18. $25 audition fee for ages 9 to 17. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. The play is based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical from Broadway. No registration or appointment is required. Auditioners must stay the entire audition time. Nancy Brown at 770-641-3987 or nwbrown@Roswellgov.com. Roswellgov.com/government/ departments/recreation-parkshistoric-cultural-affairs/newsevents/roswell-youth-theatrepresents