[VAcourier] Robert E. Lee Arlington Symposium

[Virginia Division SCV Communication List]

*TO ALL SCV MEMBERS:*
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*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.*
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*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.*
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*THE KEY BRIDGE MARRIOTT IS LOCATED WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF ARLINGTON 
CEMETERY, OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA AND THE REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT. THE 
ACCOMMODATIONS 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.*
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BRAG BOWLING*
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SD LEE INSTITUTE COORDINATOR*
 


 
 


 
 


 
General Robert E. Lee: Hero or Traitor? 

 

THE STEPHEN DILL LEE INSTITUTE

APRIL 28, 2007

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 

 

2007 marks the 200^th 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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