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“Old Battlefields, New Parks” at 24th Annual Free Civil War Seminar February 4, 2023

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News Release Date: January 31, 2023
Contact: Patrick Schroeder, 434-352-8987 x232

Five speakers will present programs at the Twenty-fourth Annual Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Longwood University free Civil War seminar this Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jarman Auditorium (201 High Street) on the Longwood University campus in Farmville, VA. The historians will delve into the several battles that also have a modern park aspect in some form, including Big Bethel, Cedar Mountain, Brandy Station, and the engagement at Cumberland Church. Another program will detail the process and journey of General Lee’s on their way home from Appomattox as paroled prisoners of war. No reservations are necessary.

See full seminar schedule here: 24th Annual Appomattox Court House NHP and Longwood University Free Civil War Seminar - Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Please note that face masks are optional in indoor spaces at Longwood University.

Directional signs will be posted on the Longwood University Campus. For directions to the campus go to www.longwood.edu. For more information contact Dr. David Coles at 434-395-2220 or Patrick Schroeder at 434-352-8987, Ext. 232.

This annual seminar is sponsored by: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Eastern National America’s National Parks Stores,The Department of History, Political Science, & Philosophy, and the Center for Southside Virginia History at Longwood University

Tags: civil war, seminar, history

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