John Coski, President                  Rob Monroe, Editor       
5028 King William Road                 2416 Edenbrook Dr.       
Richmond, VA 23225                     Richmond, VA 23228-3040  
jmcoski@peoplepc.com                   RMonroe500@comcast.net   
 March 2008 PROGRAM

Scott Patchan
"Jubal's July"

8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the
Boulevard United Methodist Church, 321 N. Boulevard,
Richmond, VA (corner of Boulevard and Stuart Ave.) Enter
the basement door on the right side under the front steps.

Confederate General Jubal Early's disastrous battles in  the
Shenandoah  Valley  ultimately  resulted  in his ignominious
dismissal.  However, the "Bad Old Man" had quite  a  run  in
the  Valley in the Summer of 1864.  Early saved Lynchburg on
June 18.  He won at Monocacy on July 9, Snickers Gap on July
18  and  Kernstown on July 24.  And he successfully held off
Sheridan's legions until September 18.  His  accomplishments
were especially impressive considering that, during the last
six weeks of the summer  campaign,  he  was  up  against  an
aggressive commander with a very large force.               

At  our  March  meeting, Scott Patchan will focus on Early's
successful summer campaigns  in  a  talk  entitled  "Jubal's
July."  This presentation is drawn extensively from his most
recent book, Shenandoah Summer: The  1864  Valley  Campaign.
Patchan  is  widely  considered  a leading authority on this
subject.                                                    

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Patchan  graduated  from  James
Madison University.  In addition to Shenandoah Summer, he is
author of Forgotten Fury: The Battle of Piedmont,  Virginia.
Patchan  has  written extensively on Civil War events in the
Shenandoah Valley and is in great demand as a tour guide for
the   area's  battlefields.   He  is  a  member  and  former
president of the Bull  Run  Civil  War  Round  Table  and  a
director of the Kernstown Battlefield Association.          


New Faces at American Civil War Center

The Board of Directors of The American Civil War  Center  at
Historic  Tredegar  recently  announced  the  appointment of
Christy S.  Coleman as the Center's new president.  She  was
chosen   from  a  field  of  more  than  30  applicants  and
nominations.  She will begin work next month and will lead a
staff of nearly 20 full- and part-time employees.           

Coleman   was   raised  in  Williamsburg  and  received  her
bachelor's and master's degrees from Hampton University. She
began  her career in 1982 as a living history interpreter at
Colonial Williamsburg where she served  in  many  capacities
until 1999.  From 1999-2005, Coleman served as president and
CEO of the nation's largest  African  American  museum,  The
Charles  H.   Wright  Museum  of African American History in
Detroit.  She has served as a consultant to the  Smithsonian
Institution, the Anacostia Museum, Monticello, Mount Vernon,
and The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.   Most
recently,  Coleman  served  as  Vice  President for the Arts
Consulting Group, Inc.                                      

The American Civil War Center also  recently  announced  the
addition  of  Mark Howell as director of education.  He will
be responsible for developing and implementing ACWC's school
and  public  programming  as  well  as  educational outreach
initiatives.                                                

Howell received his bachelor's  and  master's  degrees  from
William  &  Mary  and  has been involved in the museum field
since  1979.   He  worked  for  the  Colonial   Williamsburg
Foundation for more than 20 years.  He was most recently the
president of Howell Consulting where he  served  the  museum
industry since 2002.  Locally, he has served as a consultant
for  Maymont,  Historic  Polegreen  Church  Foundation,  and
Heritage and History of Hanover County, Inc.                


Virginia Historical Society
Events Focus on Lee and Grant

In conjunction with its major exhibition, "Lee  and  Grant,"
the  Virginia  Historical  Society  (VHS) is hosting various
events over the next two months.  In a three-part series  of
classes,  Chris  Calkins  of Petersburg National Battlefield
Park will  explore  the  two  antagonists'  final  campaign.
Classes  run  from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  on March 13, March 27 and
April 3.  Tuition is $110  for  VHS  members  and  $125  for
nonmembers.                                                 

At  noon  on  Friday,  March  21, Dr.  Joseph T.  Glatthaar,
professor of history at University of North  Carolina,  will
present a lecture based on his new book, General Lee's Army.
Glatthaar uses the story of  Robert  E.   Lee's  army  as  a
powerful  lens  for  viewing  the entire Civil War, from the
early springtime of southern hopes to final crushing defeat,
from  the  homefront to the heart of the most famous battles
of  the  war.   For  more  info  on   these   events   visit
www.vahistorical.org


Pamplin Park Hosts Pre-Dawn Tour

Pamplin Historical Park & the National Museum of  the  Civil
War  Soldier is inviting the public to commemorate the 143rd
anniversary  of  the   1865   Petersburg   Breakthrough   by
participating   in  a  pre-dawn  tour  of  the  Breakthrough
Battlefield.  This tour will take place on Saturday morning,
March  29  and  will  be  followed by a hot breakfast at the
Hardtack & Coffee Cafe.  Throughout the day  there  will  be
living  history  demonstrations,  van  tours  featuring  the
Battle of Lewis Farm, and talks related to the 1865 fall  of
Petersburg.                                                 

Reservations  and  fees  are required for the pre-dawn tour.
For  more  information  call  (804)  861-2408  or  toll-free
1-877-PAMPLIN


Spring Field Trip Set for May

The Richmond Civil War Round Table is  pleased  to  announce
this   year's  Spring  Field  Trip  will  be  to  Appomattox
Courthouse on Saturday, May  31.   The  site  and  date  are
planned  to  coincide with the RCWRT's April presentation on
Appomattox.                                                 

We are  pleased  to  have  Chris  Calkins,  from  Petersburg
National  Battlefield  Park,  as  the tour leader.  Calkins,
known to many of you, has  an  extensive  knowledge  of  all
aspects of Lee's retreat, including Appomattox.  A stop will
also be made at Sailor's (Saylers) Creek  Battlefield  where
we will have lunch (please bring your own).                 

We  will  leave  at  8  a.m.  sharp from the James River Bus
parking lot, Allen Ave.  and Leigh St., and return  at  5:30
p.m.   The  cost  will  be $30 per person.  Reservations are
"first come, first served" and the bus is expected  to  fill
up  fast.   Reservations  and  checks  may be given to Davis
Wrinkle at RCWRT meetings or sent to:                       

Davis Wrinkle     
7741 Rockfalls Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(work) 647-7660   
(home) 272-5419   


Chesterfield Confederate History Event Slated for April

The Chesterfield County Historical Society of Virginia  will
hold   its  Confederate  History  and  Heritage  Program  on
Saturday, April 5.  Events will take place from  noon  to  3
p.m.   at  the  Historic 1917 Courthouse in the Chesterfield
County Complex on Ironbridge Road.                          

Brian Steel Wills will be on hand to sign books and  give  a
presentation, "The War Hits Home." Living historians will be
featured including Company C,  9th  Virginia  Infantry  (the
Chesterfield "Yellow Jackets") and Bob Moates as Gen. Robert
E.  Lee.  The Chesterfield Historical Society of  Virginia's
Confederate artifacts will also be available for viewing.   

For  more  information,  contact the society by phone, (804)
777-9663, or email, ChesterfieldHS@aol.com    You  may  also
visit their website, www.chesterfieldhistory.com


Items Sought for Silent Auction

The Museum of the  Confederacy  is  accepting  donations  of
items  to  be  used  in  a  silent auction to be held during
Member Appreciation  Weekend,  June  6  &  7,  2008.   Items
ranging  from fine wines, to gourmet foods, or services from
local businesses are encouraged.  Civil War  books,  prints,
artifacts and similar items are also welcomed.              

For  information  please  contact  Diane  Willard  at  (804)
649-1861 ext. 42


Annual Dinner Meeting Date Set

The Richmond Civil War Round Table's Annual  Dinner  Meeting
will be held on Thursday, November 13, 6 p.m., at The Jepson
Alumni Center on the University  of  Richmond  campus.   Our
speaker  will be UR President Ed Ayers who will speak on the
aftermath of  the  war.   Please  mark  this  date  on  your
calendar and make plans to join us.                         


Last Chance to Pay 2008 Dues

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.  Time is running out.  This
month  is  your  last chance to renew your membership in the
Richmond Civil War Round Table.  The 2008 dues  reflect  the
$5 across-the-board increase approved by the members last
October.   Also,  please  note  the  introduction  of  a new
membership  category,  "Sustaining  Member."  This   is   an
entirely  voluntary  option  for those members who choose to
increase their support of our  organization.   The  Ides  of
March (March 15) is the deadline for payment of 2008 dues.  

Select one category:
o  $50 - Sustaining member (voluntary)                      
o  $35 - Resident member                                    
o  $45 - Resident couple                                    
o  $20 - Non-resident member (75 miles outside of Richmond) 
o  $25 - Non-resident couple                                
o  $20 - Senior member                                      
         (65 and older with at least 10 years of membership)
o  $25 - Senior couple                                      
o  $20 - Student member (age 13-17)                         
o  $35 - International member                               
o  $45 - International couple                               

You can make payment  at  the  January,  February  or  March
meetings or mail your check to:                             

Sandy Parker, RCWRT Secretary
P.O. Box 37052               
Richmond, VA 23234           

Thank you for your continued support for the Richmond  Civil
War Round Table!                                            


RCWRT Monthly Speakers for 2008


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