[VAcourier] Robert E. Lee Arlington Symposium

[Virginia Division SCV Communication List]

TO ALL SCV MEMBERS:
 
THIS IS TO REMIND OUR MEMBERSHIP THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE STARTING TO COME IN
FOR THE SD LEE iNSTITUTE ON APRIL 28 IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, AND THAT SCV
MEMBERS QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT.
 
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONE OF A KIND EVENT WHICH
SHOWCASES THE BEST OF OUR SOUTHERN HISTORIANS WHILE CRITICALLY EXAMINING THE
LIFE OF ROBERT E. LEE.
 
THE KEY BRIDGE MARRIOTT IS LOCATED WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF ARLINGTON CEMETERY,
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA AND THE REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT. THE ACCOMODATIONS ARE
FIRST CLASS. BRING YOUR WIFE FOR A SPRINGTIME VACATION IN THE NATION'S
CAPITOL. A METRO SUBWAY STATION IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE
MARRIOTT AND HISTORIC GEORGETOWN IS LOCATED ACROSS THE BRIDGE. KEY
BATTLEFIELDS SUCH AS MANASSAS, FREDERICKSBURG, SHARPSBURG, AND EVEN
GETTYSBURG ARE WITHIN EASY DRIVING RANGE.
 
 
BRAG BOWLING
 
SD LEE INSTITUTE COORDINATOR
 


 
 


 
 


 

General Robert E. Lee: Hero or Traitor? 

 

THE STEPHEN DILL LEE INSTITUTE 

APRIL 28, 2007

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 

 

2007 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert E. Lee, one of
America's most revered individuals. But opinions are changing in this era of
Political Correctness.  Was Lee a hero whose valor and leadership were
surpassed only by his honor and humanity?  Or was he a traitor whose
military skill served a bad cause and prolonged an immoral rebellion against
his rightful government? 

The Stephen D. Lee Institute will explore these questions and Lee's
incomparable legacy in a Bicentennial Symposium on Saturday, April 28, 2007,
in Arlington, Virginia, where Lee lived until he departed to join the
Confederacy and later took command of the famed Army of Northern Virginia,
never to return.  

To many, Robert E. Lee is a remote figure, a marble icon. To others he was
simply a great battlefield commander. But Lee was much more; his character
shines brightly from the past, illuminating the present.  The Symposium will
cover Lee's views on government and liberty, his humane attitudes toward
race and slavery, Lee and the American Union, Lee as inspired commander and
his relationship with the Army, Lee as a Christian gentleman, and the
meaning of Lee for today. 

The Stephen Dill Lee Institute was established by the Sons of Confederate
Veterans in 2005 as a forum for historical scholarship in defense of the
cause for which the Confederate Soldier fought. The April 28 Robert E. Lee
Bicentennial Symposium will be the premiere event in memory of this greatest
of Americans. The stellar lineup of speakers includes ----

     RON MAXWELL- producer/director of the films GETTYSBURG and GODS AND
GENERALS

     THOMAS DILORENZO- author of THE REAL LINCOLN and LINCOLN UNMASKED

     KENT MASTERSON BROWN- author of RETREAT FROM GETTYSBURG and THE CIVIL
WAR IN KENTUCKY

     JOHN J. DWYER- author of THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:AMERICA'S UNCIVIL
WAR and R.E. LEE

     CLYDE WILSON- Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the University of
South Carolina and Dean of the SD Lee Institute

     DONALD LIVINGSTONE-  Professor of Philosophy at Emory University and
Royal Institute Fellow of the University of Edinburgh 

       TOM MOORE- AUTHOR FOR HUNT FOR CONFEDERATE GOLD

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE SPEAKERS, THE ORGANIZERS OF THE PROGRAM ARE
NEGOTIATING FOR A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPECIAL BANQUET SPEAKER WHOSE NAME
WILL BE IDENTIFIED SHORTLY. 

THE COST FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE SEMINAR WILL BE $150. THERE WILL BE A SCV
MEMBER DISCOUNT UNTIL FEBRUARY 28 FOR $125.     

 THE COST FOR HOTEL ROOMS ARE $126 PER NIGHT.THERE IS A LIMITED BLOCK OF
ROOMS SET ASIDE FOR THE CONFERENCE SO REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO
INSURE ROOM AVAILABILITY AT THE MARRIOTT.

The Symposium will be held at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington,
VA.   The Marriott is conveniently located nearby Lee sites such as the
Arlington House and Alexandria, Virginia. It is within 5 minutes of Reagan
National Airport and directly across the Potomac River from Georgetown. A
METRO station is across the street from the hotel for quick and easy travel
to the entire Washington DC area. Late April offers beautiful weather in the
Washington area so spouses are encouraged to come with all registrants.
Space is limited, so register early to ensure a seat.  

There will be only one national Lee Bicentennial event of this stature.  We
expect attendees from all over the USA and even from abroad.  Don't miss it.
Make your plans to attend now.   

TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE -----
https://scv.secure-sites.us/sdli/register.php

TO OBTAIN A MARRIOTT HOTEL RESERVATION---- Call 1-800-228-9290 

     MARK APRIL 28 ON YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND.   ANYONE
HAVING QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SEMINAR MAY CONTACT BRAG BOWLING AT
804.389.3620. 

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