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November 2009 Program
James I. (Bud) Robertson, Jr.
"Forgotten Elements of the Civil War"

RCWRT 2009 Annual Dinner
Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the
Jepson Alumni Center at University of Richmond
6:00 Social Hour, 7:00 Dinner, 8:00 Speaker

The speaker for our November 19, 2009 dinner needs  little  introduction
to  most of us.  James I. (Bud) Robertson, Jr.  is a native of Danville,
Virginia.  He received his B.A.  from Randolph-Macon  College  and  M.A.
and   Ph.D.    from  Emory  University.   He  also  holds  two  honorary
doctorates.  Bud Robertson is presently Alumni  Distinguished  Professor
and  Executive  Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at
Virginia Tech.                                                          

Bud Robertson's credentials read like a "who's who" in Civil War circles.
He is the recipient of every major award given in the field of Civil War
history.  At Virginia Tech he teaches  the  largest  Civil  War  history
class  in  American higher education with an average of 300 students per
semester, a testimony to his popularity as a teacher.                   

Dr.  Robertson has written extensively and is well published  as  author
or  editor  of  over  20  books.   His  biography of General "Stonewall"
Jackson was the foundation for the Ted Turner/Warner Bros.   mega-movie,
"Gods and Generals."                                                    

At  our  November  19,  2009  dinner meeting Bud Robertson will speak on
"Forgotten Elements of the Civil War." Prof.  Robertson notes "We  study
battles  and  leaders,  the battle lines and the home front.  Yet we pay
little if any attention to some fundamentals of life  [which]  are  very
critical  in  and  to the Civil War".  His presentation will discuss and
call attention to four items which Civil War students have traditionally
overlooked.  It promises to be a very interesting and enjoyable evening.


 It's Not Too Late to Make Reservations
- Up To noon Friday, 11\13\09 for the
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Annual Dinner
(see above also)

The evening begins with a reception at 6:00 pm.  Dinner is at 7:00  with
our  speaker  to follow.  The cost is the same as last year, members and
spouses (dates), $40 per person.  The cost for guests (non RCWRT members
&  spouses)  will be $45 per person.  Beer, wine or liquor are on a cash
basis at $5 each.  There is no charge for soft drinks.                  

Due  to  the  reputation of our speaker, we expect to have a significant
number  of  guests;  therefore  members  are  encouraged  to  get  their
reservations in as soon as possible.                                    

Two  entrees  are  offered this year: "Chicken Marbella" or "Penne pasta
with chicken".  Please indicate your choice with your reservation.      

Please send your reservation, indicating entree choice, and check to:   
	
Davis Wrinkle                             Questions, call Davis:
7741 Rockfalls Dr                         h) 272-5419           
Richmond, VA 23225                        w) 646-7660           


RCWRT's 2009 Annual Dinner       Thursday, Nov.19

Richmond's Jepson Alumni Center   6:00 - 9:30 pm

#_______ Members & date @ $40 ea, or Guests @ $45 ea = $________Total

Name ________________________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________

Entrees:  Chicken Marabella _______,  Penne pasta with chicken ______

Mail to:       Davis Wrinkle     
               7741 Rockfalls Dr.
               Richmond, VA 23225


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Some Upcoming Events


Now - at the Virginia Historical Society
A New Exhibition on John Brown's Raid 
October 10, 2009 through April 11, 2010
www.vahistorical.org/news/pr_johnbrown.htm

Visit The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
www.tredegar.org
and their
Events Calendar

Our 2nd Annual Civil War Cinema!
November 21st the MOC, along with the Byrd Theatre Foundation,  presents
our  2nd  annual  Civil  War  Cinema  event  featuring our Chocolate and
Champagne Reception at 1 p.m., a lecture by UVA professor and author Dr.
Gary Gallagher at 2 p.m., and the classic film Shenandoah at 3 p.m.
 Postponed until early 2010. 

Visit the The Museum of the Confederacy Online
www.moc.org
and their
Events Calendar for MOC Events Calendar

Pamplin Historical Park and
The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
www.pamplinpark.org
and their
Special Events Calendar

RCWRT Monthly Speakers for 2009
RCWRT Monthly Speakers for 2010


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