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Iconic historians to present at 'Historian Dinner'
BrentWord Communications news reports
July 28, 2014
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Thompson, left, presents Bearss with a cannon ball.
Lotz House Foundation Executive Director J.T. Thompson and Tennessee State Museum board member Pam Lewis jointly announced today the two organizations will host American icon Ed Bearss and seven other historians for a "Historian's Dinner" November 29 and 30 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin held November 30, 1864.
The seated dinner will be held at the Eastern Flank Battle Park Hall with limited seating. The Franklin Civil War Roundtable is sponsoring the event which will benefit battlefield preservation, the Lotz House and the Tennessee State Museum.
Other historians joining Bearss include Thomas Cartwright, Thomas Flagel, Jamie Gillum, Robert Hicks, Stephen M. "Sam" Hood, Eric A. Jacobson and Gregory Wade.
Bearss is Chief Historian emeritus at the National Park Service and World War II veteran, who was recognized by the Smithsonian in 2005 as one of the thirty-five people who, along with such notables as Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg and Wynton Marsalis, have immeasurably enriched our lives throughout the last quarter century.
Since his retirement in 1995, Bearss, now 91 years old, has become a champion of battlefield preservation, giving tours across the nation and around the world.
"This is an incredible opportunity for history enthusiasts to meet the father of modern day Civil War battlefield preservation, Ed Bearss," Thompson said. "We're honored to have him back in Franklin on the weekend of the Sesquicentennial. We hope to raise much needed funds to help purchase the property at Carter's Hill to further preserve our precious battlefield in Franklin."
"J.T. (Thompson) and I have worked together on various preservation causes," Lewis said. "Creating a stellar event and celebrating the 150th on the actual Eastern Flank battlefield was too great an opportunity to pass up. I will be donating a portion of proceeds to the Tennessee State museum which will be bringing a special exhibit of artifacts on display during the dinners as well as providing a commemorative collectible Civil War book to each person attending. Please join us for a once in a life time opportunity to gather on our re-claimed battlefield. We look forward to a most memorable two evenings."
The evening will include a wine reception, an 1860's period dinner catered by Chef's Market, program led by Ed Bearss and participation by six historians as well as a special viewing of Civil War artifacts provided by Jim Hoobler of the Tennessee State Museum. The authors will also have their books for sale and will be on hand for autographs.
"We are delighted to sponsor an event held at the Eastern Flank with an icon such as Mr. Bearss," Founder and President of the Franklin Civil War Roundtable Gregory Wade said. "Having him in Franklin for the Sesquicentennial is a tremendous opportunity and we are proud to be part of it."
This two night event will be held November 29 and 30 at the Eastern Flank Battle Park Hall. The reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets to the "Historian's Dinner with Ed Bearss" are $150 per person, marking the 150th anniversary of the battle. Tables of 8 include an historian at each table which brings the cost for seven seats to a discounted total of $1,000. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by email: [email protected] or by calling 615-790-7190.
All proceeds benefit the Lotz House Foundation, battlefield preservation and the Tennessee State Museum. Historian participation is subject to change and tickets are non-refundable.
BrentWord Communications news reports
July 28, 2014
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Thompson, left, presents Bearss with a cannon ball.
Lotz House Foundation Executive Director J.T. Thompson and Tennessee State Museum board member Pam Lewis jointly announced today the two organizations will host American icon Ed Bearss and seven other historians for a "Historian's Dinner" November 29 and 30 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin held November 30, 1864.
The seated dinner will be held at the Eastern Flank Battle Park Hall with limited seating. The Franklin Civil War Roundtable is sponsoring the event which will benefit battlefield preservation, the Lotz House and the Tennessee State Museum.
Other historians joining Bearss include Thomas Cartwright, Thomas Flagel, Jamie Gillum, Robert Hicks, Stephen M. "Sam" Hood, Eric A. Jacobson and Gregory Wade.
Bearss is Chief Historian emeritus at the National Park Service and World War II veteran, who was recognized by the Smithsonian in 2005 as one of the thirty-five people who, along with such notables as Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg and Wynton Marsalis, have immeasurably enriched our lives throughout the last quarter century.
Since his retirement in 1995, Bearss, now 91 years old, has become a champion of battlefield preservation, giving tours across the nation and around the world.
"This is an incredible opportunity for history enthusiasts to meet the father of modern day Civil War battlefield preservation, Ed Bearss," Thompson said. "We're honored to have him back in Franklin on the weekend of the Sesquicentennial. We hope to raise much needed funds to help purchase the property at Carter's Hill to further preserve our precious battlefield in Franklin."
"J.T. (Thompson) and I have worked together on various preservation causes," Lewis said. "Creating a stellar event and celebrating the 150th on the actual Eastern Flank battlefield was too great an opportunity to pass up. I will be donating a portion of proceeds to the Tennessee State museum which will be bringing a special exhibit of artifacts on display during the dinners as well as providing a commemorative collectible Civil War book to each person attending. Please join us for a once in a life time opportunity to gather on our re-claimed battlefield. We look forward to a most memorable two evenings."
The evening will include a wine reception, an 1860's period dinner catered by Chef's Market, program led by Ed Bearss and participation by six historians as well as a special viewing of Civil War artifacts provided by Jim Hoobler of the Tennessee State Museum. The authors will also have their books for sale and will be on hand for autographs.
"We are delighted to sponsor an event held at the Eastern Flank with an icon such as Mr. Bearss," Founder and President of the Franklin Civil War Roundtable Gregory Wade said. "Having him in Franklin for the Sesquicentennial is a tremendous opportunity and we are proud to be part of it."
This two night event will be held November 29 and 30 at the Eastern Flank Battle Park Hall. The reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets to the "Historian's Dinner with Ed Bearss" are $150 per person, marking the 150th anniversary of the battle. Tables of 8 include an historian at each table which brings the cost for seven seats to a discounted total of $1,000. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by email: [email protected] or by calling 615-790-7190.
All proceeds benefit the Lotz House Foundation, battlefield preservation and the Tennessee State Museum. Historian participation is subject to change and tickets are non-refundable.
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