Hi Folks,
February looks to be a busy month for revolutionary activities. Thanks to all for sending these along.
AMERICA’S HISTORY’S - A Conference on the American Revolution and a Tour of Yorktown Battlefield is fast approaching. The dates are March 23 – 25. The details are at http://americashistoryllc.com/2012/01/a-conference-on-the-american-revolution-and-tour-of-yorktown-battlefield/.
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February 10, 2012
Pauline Maier
"Ratification of the US Constitution: The Book, The Story, and Why We
Should Care"
University of Richmond
Jepson Hall, Room 120
4:30 p.m.
Pauline Maier <http://jepson.richmond.edu/marshall/maierbio.html> is the
William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of American History at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. She is a leading historian of the American
Revolution and has spent her career writing critically acclaimed scholarly
books, textbooks and journal articles on American history. She also served
as a consultant and commentator for the PBS’ six-hour documentary "Liberty!
the American Revolution" (1997), which told the story of the American
Revolution from the passage of the Stamp Act (1765) through the
ratification of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (1789)
and is still used in classrooms across the nation. She also appeared in the
PBS series "Franklin" and "Biography of America," as well as numerous shows
on the History Channel.
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Fluvanna County Historical Society
PO Box 8
Palmyra, VA 22963
www.fluvannahistory.org
President Monroe Comes to Fluvanna – a Program
Sponsored by the Fluvanna Historical Society
The Fluvanna Historical Society, as part of its on-going popular lecture series, is hosting Dennis Bigelow performing as President James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. The program will be on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2pm in Fluvanna’s historic courthouse in Palmyra. Entrance is by donation.
Dennis Bigelow, a Fluvanna resident, has served as the costumed President Monroe at Ash Lawn-Highland, Monroe’s historic home near Monticello. A Fortune 500 communications specialist and Screen Actors Guild performer, Mr. Bigelow anchored “Today in Banking” for Satellite Conference Network. “We are delighted to have such a wonderful interpreter of the life of President Monroe participate in our lecture series. I’m sure we will learn much about Monroe’s dedicated service to the people of this country during the War of 1812,” said Society president, Marvin Moss.
President Thomas Jefferson, President James Monroe and Fluvanna’s own, General John Hartwell Cocke were the initial incorporators of the University of Virginia. In fact President Monroe was asked by Jefferson to lay the cornerstone at the university – one of America’s first experiments in innovative higher education. Monroe went on to concentrate his efforts in establishing the role of the United States in the world and his Monroe Doctrine of 1823 became a bedrock of US foreign policy.
The Fluvanna Historical Society is a member organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Fluvanna’s history. With over 500 members, it is one of the largest public organizations in Fluvanna County. The public is invited to attend Mr. Bigelow’s program. For more information, contact Judy Mickelson at 589-7910 or at the Society’s website.
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The Most Historic Community in America History Hunt. The link for information and to purchase tickets is http://replenishrichmond.com/historyhunt
As a part of this initial series I am arranging for $5 of each $20 Hunt ticket to be donated to a Richmond Museum or non-profit. If you are interested, I would like to register ARRT so it can collect $5 per ticket for all Hunt tickets purchased during the next 7 weeks by ARRT supporters. Not only is the History Hunt a fun interactive opportunity for the ARRT faithful, it employs several strategies for a better Richmond in terms of tourism that I believe have a direct connection to ARRT objectives, including the trolley loops and attention to the power of Richmond’s historical resume, including and especially its Revolutionary history.
Rick Tatnall
Replenish Richmond, LLC
(804) 325-3674
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THE SENIOR CENTER INC. of Charlottesville commences its great new lecture class entitled “Virginia in the Revolution.” The most populous of the original thirteen states, Virginia supported the American Revolution—politically and militarily—more than any other. Documents penned by Virginians helped spark and define the struggle, while the Old Dominion’s soldiers, thanks to the state’s central location, fought bravely in all the major campaigns. Virginia’s military leaders, too, won great renown. Spared from most of the vicious fighting, Virginia nonetheless witnessed the war’s last great struggle, and in the process produced its own heroic “Paul Revere” story. Join us as we learn about “Virginia in the Revolution!”
Our Lecturers include Edward Lengel, Senior Editor of the Papers of George Washington; Journalist & Historian Marc Leepson; Andrew O’Shaughnessy, Director of the International Center for Jefferson Studies; and local award-winning Historian Rick Britton.
a.. Thurs. Feb. 16th - 6:oo pm - “Virginians in the Revolution” – Britton
b.. Thurs. Feb. 23rd - 6:oo pm - “Light-Horse Harry Lee’s War” – Lengel
c.. Wed. Feb. 29th - 6:oo pm - “Lafayette, the Idealist General” – Leepson
d.. Thurs. Mar. 8th - 6:oo pm - “The Convention Army” – Britton
e.. Thurs. Mar. 15th - 6:oo pm - “Sir Henry Clinton & the 1781 Virginia Campaign” – O’Shaughnessy
f.. Thurs. Mar. 22nd - 6:oo pm - “Jack Jouett’s Overnight Ride” – Britton
g.. Sat. Mar. 31st - Travel Session: A day-trip to Yorktown National Battlefield Park including the battlefield museum, lunch in nearby Yorktown, and a special tour of the redoubts that saw the last fighting! (Bus departs at 9:oo am, returns at 5:3o pm.)
Sign up today! The class takes place at the Senior Center Inc. (at 1180 Pepsi Place) on six consecutive Thursdays (except for Feb. 29th, a Wed.). Time: 6:oo–7:3o pm. Charge: Senior Center members: $55.oo—guests: $65.oo. (Travel Session is a separate charge.) For more info call the Senior Center Travel Office at (434) 974-6538, see the Senior Center Inc. Web-site (www.seniorcenterinc.org), or e-mail organizer Rick Britton at [log in to unmask]
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From George Mason’s Gunston Hall http://www.gunstonhall.org/events/jan_mar.html
Presidents Day
The Two Georges: George Mason & George Washington
Monday, February 20 • 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Explore the complex relationship between George Mason and George Washington in a Two Georges mansion tour, a hearth kitchen visit, a library exhibit, and a screening of the film Fractured Union.
Special rate at $5/person. Friends free.
Liberty Lecture Series
After the Revolution: Now What?
Sundays, February 26, March 4 and 11 • 3:00 p.m.
Now that independence has been won, what challenges face the former colonies? Distinguished lecturers will investigate the issues of creating a new nation. A book signing by the author will follow each presentation.
Sunday, February 26 Thomas B. Allen Author of Tories - Fighting for the King in America's First Civil War.
Sunday, March 4 Thomas P. Chorlton Author of The First American Republic, 1774-1789.
Sunday, March 11 Kevin R. C. Gutzman Author of James Madison and the Making of America.
Suggested Contribution: $10, Adults; $8, Seniors; $5, 6-18 years. Friends free. Up to 6 teacher recertification points available. Refreshments at 2:30 p.m. Call 703-550-9220 to register. Books will be available for purchase at each lecture.
Sponsored by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund.
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The next ARRT-Richmond meeting will be on March 21. Kevin Weddle will speak on British Reaction to Saratoga. A March reminder will follow.
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Bill Welsch
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