The Reynolds Homestead Virginia Tech Continuing Ed. Center is sponsoring a Civil War panel discussion on Sunday, Apr. 19, 3-4pm. Dessert and coffee provided.
DESSERT AND COFFEE WITH . . . CIVIL WAR EXPERTS
CRITZ, VA (April 14, 2009)— The Reynolds Homestead Virginia Tech Continuing Education Center is sponsoring a Civil War panel discussion on Sunday afternoon, April 19, from 3:00 until 4:30 p.m. in the main hall. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Three renowned Civil War historians will give presentations on different topics and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Topics and presenters include:
Dr. Bob Meadows, a civil war enthusiast who has collected over 500 Civil War books, will talk about the importance of southwest Virginia in the War. Bob has made over 100 presentations to organizations, school groups, and university classes, and has led 50 group tours of various Civil War battlefields. He has served as a re-enactor and written many articles based upon his extensive research. Dr. Meadows holds a doctorate degree from Virginia Tech and has been involved in state 4-H leadership and extension activities for over 30 years. He resides in Blacksburg.
Ms. Virginia Morton, a Richmond native, has lived in Culpeper for forty years. The Longwood University graduate became fascinated with Culpeper’s vast Civil War history and decided to tell Culpeper’s story to the world. Her historical novel, Marching through Culpeper, has sold over 10,000 copies. In addition, she conducts Civil War tours of historic downtown Culpeper, as well battlefield tours at Brandy Station, Cedar Mountain, and Kelly’s Ford. Virginia was featured in a PBS travel show “Great Drives: The Journey through Hallowed Ground.� Copies of Marching through Culpeper will be available for purchase and Virginia’s discussion will focus on the successful career of General J.E.B. Stuart.
Dr. Jay Gillispie, a faculty member at Sampson Community College in Clinton, NC, will talk about the treatment of Confederate prisoners in Northern prisons. Jay holds a doctorate in American history from the University of Mississippi and has published numerous Civil War articles in North and South magazine. Recently, he authored the book Andersonvilles of the North, and copies will be available for purchase. Jay serves on the board at the Averasboro Battlefield Museum and has conducted numerous lectures for community groups and public schools. Having published many articles and reviews on Civil War prison scholarship, he was asked to speak at the Museum of the Confederacy to give his perspective on military prisons.
Confederate memorabilia will also be on display in the Continuing Education Center.
Lisa Martin
Program Coordinator
Reynolds Homestead
463 Homestead Lane
Critz, VA 24082
(276) 694-7181 ext. 22