SW VA Regional Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee & Hollins University to Present Program
On the evening of April 9, 20011, the SW Virginia Regional Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee and Hollins University (Roanoke, VA) are presenting "Railroads, Raids, and Ruin--Laying the tracks of destruction in Virginia's Civil War." Speakers include fellow blogger Eric Wittenberg, Professor Peter Coogan (Hollins), Chris Calkins, Clark "Bud" Hall, Gordon Hamilton, and a special appearance by Dr. James I. "Bud" Robertson. The event will be taking place from 8 am - 4 pm. Cost is $45. Unfortunately, you had to RSVP by March 28, but I still wanted to give the lecture a plug.