Civil War Seminar
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Guest Speaker – “Life of the Civil War Soldier”
Images: American Civil War Center
The Virginia War Memorial is pleased to announce the inaugural Civil War Seminar for selected high school students in Central Virginia on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. We are excited about our neighboring partnership with the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar.
Due to construction at our location, this event will begin at the Virginia Housing Development Authority office building adjacent to the Memorial. Parking is available in front of VHDA. After lunch, we will walk across the street to the American Civil War Center for a tour.
Images: American Civil War Center
Listed on the Registration Form included with this mailing is a schedule of events. In the morning we will have a “Life of the Civil War Soldier” presentation. From flags to firearms, food to uniforms, musical instruments to medicines, rally ‘round and see Civil War camp life coming alive right before your eyes! Students will really enjoy this interactive program.
Please join us by selecting two deserving students and a teacher to participate in our Civil War Seminar. To your right is a Registration Form that should be completed and returned no later than April 13, 2010. Complimentary box lunches will be provided. Please call or email Candice Shelton, Education Specialist if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you on April 27th.
⊕ All participants are expected to remain until the conclusion of the seminar. Appropriate attire requested (no jeans).
Schedule of Events
9:45 - 10:00 a.m. … Arrival at the Memorial and Registration
10:00 - 10:05 a.m. … Welcome by The Honorable John M. O’Bannon, III, Chairman, Board of Trustees
10:05 - 11:05 a.m. … Guest Speaker – “Life of the Civil War Soldier”
11:05 - 11:50 a.m. … Complimentary box lunch – please visit the Shrine of Memory as well
11:50 - 12:20 noon … Walk to The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
12:20 noon - 1:20 p.m. … Tour of The American Civil War Center
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. … Final remarks by Jon C. Hatfield, Executive Director, Virginia War Memorial Foundation and Christy Coleman, President, The American Civil War Center
1:35 - 2:00 p.m. … Walk back to the Memorial
2:00 p.m. … Depart to return to school