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2007 Liberty University Civil War Seminar "Robert E. Lee in Life and Legend" Lynchburg, Virginia - March 23-24, 2007 |
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2007 Liberty University Civil War Seminar "Robert E. Lee in Life and Legend" Lynchburg, Virginia - March 23-24, 2007 |
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The following information was received on February 5, 2007 via email from Kenny Rowlette (email: kgrowlet@liberty.edu and Dr. Cline Hall, Co-Chairs, Liberty University Civil War Seminar, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 24551:
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"Robert E. Lee in Life and Legend"
On March 23-24, Liberty University will present its 11th annual Civil War Seminar. This year's
program is entitled Robert E. Lee in Life and Legend. Featured speakers include the following nationally renowned
authors whose texts are familiar to all Civil War enthusiasts.
--Dr. Steven Woodworth of Texas Christian University (whose works include Davis and Lee at War and While God
Is Marching On: The Religious World of Civil War Soldiers) will speak on Davis and Lee at War.
--Lawyer/Historian Gordon Rhea (whose works include Cold Harbor: Grant and Lee, May 26-June 3, 1864, The Wilderness May 5-6, 1864)
will speak on Lee vs. Grant: A Grand Strategy and The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
--Author/historian Richard G. Williams, Jr. (whose works include The Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen and
Stonewall Jackson—The Black Man’s Friend) will speak on The Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University.
--Author/historian Robert K. (Bob) Krick, Sr. (Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain and The Smoothbore Volley That
Doomed the Confederacy: The Death of Stonewall Jackson and Other Chapters on the Army of Northern
Virginia) will speak on R. E. Lee in View of Today’s History.
--Author William Marvell (Lee’s Retreat and A Place Called Appomattox) will speak on Lee's Last Retreat.
--Author/Historian Jeffrey Wert (Gettysburg: Day Three and The Sword of Lincoln: The Army of the Potomac) will speak
on Lee the Strategist and Tactician.
Other speakers include:
--Dr. Holt Merchant of Washington and Lee University will speak on Lee the Educator.
In addition to the speakers' presentations, there will be numerous exhibits of Civil War artifacts and memorabilia
for the public.
A special feature of this year’s seminar will be the Friday night banquet and the Saturday luncheon which will
feature Ante-Bellum menus and entertainment within the context of a military camp setting.
Special door prizes for the Seminar will include a print of Brad Schmehl's "The Gray Fox" and a print of Janet
McGrath's "Lee and His Sons."
The event will be held in DeMoss Hall on the campus of Liberty University.
Everyone is encouraged to secure reservations for this seminar by Wednesday, March 21.
Admission to the seminar is $55 (which includes all of the seminar sessions,
the Friday night banquet, and Saturday’s luncheon). After March 21, 2006, the price for
both days is $65. Admission for Friday only is $25; admission for Saturday only is $30.
Special lodging rates at the Days Inn of Lynchburg are available for those who will be attending
the seminar. For pricing and location of lodging, call 434-847-8655. For
special group pricing for the seminar or more information, call 434-592-4031 or
email cehall@liberty.edu
or kgrowlet@liberty.edu.
Also, go to the website at www.liberty.edu/civilwar.
All credit cards accepted.
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 23
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Banquet in DeMoss Grand Lobby Saturday, March 24
8:00 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in DeMoss Hall |