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JANUARY
 
 
 
 

 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 

The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com

 
 
 
FEBRUARY
 
 

 

27: 11th Annual Civil War Seminar - WYGAL AUDITORIUM - LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY - FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA.

THE CAVALRY:  WEAPONS, LEADERS, and BATTLES

Cavalry Generals J.E.B. Stuart (CSA) and Philip Sheridan (USA)

Schedule

Wygal Auditorium
Longwood University
Farmville, VA

 

9:00 a.m.          Doors open

9:25 a.m.          Introduction by Dr. David Coles, Associate Professor
and Chair, Department of History, Political Science, and                              Philosophy, Longwood University                        

9:30 a.m.           Robert Dunkerly
                          “Horsepower and Firepower: Weapons of the Cavalry.”
                          
10:00 a.m.         Eric Wittenberg
                         “Little Phil:  A Reassessment of the Civil War Leadership of
                          Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.”

11:15 a.m.         Jeffery Wert
                         “‘He Stood out from the Great War Canvas’: Jeb Stuart.”

12:30                 Lunch

1:45 p.m.         Clark “Bud” Hall
“The Battle of Brandy Station:  Attack and Defense of the Daremark Line.”

2:45 p.m.          Scott C. Patchan
                         “Overview of cavalry operations in the 1864 Valley Campaign.”

  

Participants

ROBERT DUNKERLY
Bert Dunkerly is currently a park ranger at Appomattox Court House NHP, where is the park’s historic weapons safety officer.  He has worked at several other National Parks, including Gettysburg, Stones River, Jamestown, Kings Mountain, and Moores Creek.  He has authored several articles and books on the Revolution, Civil War, and historic preservation.

CLARK B. HALL
Clark B. Hall serves as Senior Managing Director for The Fairfax Group, a premier international security and investigative firm. Mr. Hall previously served as Global Business Security Director for General Electric and also as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Prior to service with GE, Mr. Hall enjoyed a distinguished career with the U.S. Congress as a criminal investigations manager, during which time he served as Chief Investigator for the U.S. House of Representatives Iran/Contra Committee. Prior to Congressional service, Mr. Hall spent seventeen years with the FBI, wherein he managed nationwide organized crime investigations, serving as Unit Chief, Organized Crime Section, FBI Headquarters. He has written and lectured widely on cavalry operations in the Civil War and is a co-founder and past board member of the Chantilly Battlefield Association; Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites and the Brandy Station Foundation. Mr. Hall has been presented numerous battlefield preservation commendations, including the “Anne B. Snyder Preservation Award.”  He is a decorated Marine combat veteran, who served in Viet Nam as a tactical commander.  Mr. Hall received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Kansas State University.  He has performed graduate studies in history and law at Kansas State and the University of Virginia and now resides in Middleburg, Virginia. He is currently working on Sabers Across the Rappahannock: The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863.

SCOTT C. PATCHAN
Scott Patchan was born and raised in Ohio, and attended college at James Madison University.  He has written dozens of articles for Civil War Magazine and other periodicals, is a contributing writer and historical consultant for the Time Life Series Voices of the Civil War and for the Kernstown Battlefield Association.  He is a frequent lecturer on many aspects of Civil War history and is often requested as a battlefield tour guide. He is the author of Shenandoah Summer: The 1864 Valley Campaign.  His first book The Forgotten Fury: The Battle of Piedmont, Virginia received critical acclaim when it was published in 1996 and is now out of print.  He has a forthcoming book on the Battle of Third Winchester.

JEFFRY D. WERT
Education
Jeff Wert graduated cum laude with a B. A. History from Lock Haven University in 1968In 1976, he completed his M. A. in History at Penn State.  Wert taught at Penns Valley Area High School from 1969 to 2002 and was Pennsylvania’s “Teacher of the Year” in 1999.  He is now a full time author and an historian.  He has written articles for Civil War Times Illustrated, American History Illustrated, Blue & Gray Magazine, America’s Civil War, Military History, Virginia Cavalcade, Pennsylvania History, and the Civil War News.  Wert has contributed and edited Historical Times Illustrated’s “Encyclopedia of the Civil War.”  He has wrote seven books including:  From Winchester to Cedar Creek:  The Shenandoah Campaign 1864; Mosby’s Rangers; General James Longstreet:  The Confederacy’s Most Controversial Soldier; Custer:  The Controversial Life of George Armstrong Custer; A Brotherhood of Valor, Gettysburg—Day Three, The Sword of Lincoln; and Cavalryman of the Lost Cause:  A Biography of J. E. B. Stuart.  His books have won numerous awards.  Wert has appeared on the History Channel’s “Civil War Journal”; C-Span 2’s “Book Talk”; and PBS’s “Valley of Fire.” Wert is an Honorary Board of Directors for the Civil War Preservation Trust; serves on the Advisory Council for the Lincoln Award at Gettysburg College; and is on the Historical Advisory Board for the Friends of Gettysburg.

Eric J. Wittenberg
An attorney in Columbus, Ohio, Eric Wittenberg has long been a student of Civil War cavalry operations.  Wittenberg has published fifteen books on Civil War history, most of them centering on Virginia.  Additionally, his articles have appeared in Gettysburg Magazine, North & South, Blue & Gray, Hallowed Ground, America's Civil War, and Civil War Times Illustrated.  He is very active in battlefield preservation, and serves as the vice president of the Buffington Island Battlefield Preservation Foundation and also serves on the Governor of Ohio Commission on Ohio's Civil War Sesquicentennial.  He is also active with the Civil War Preservation Trust and the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation.  He is a graduate of Dickinson College and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

This annual seminar is sponsored by

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Eastern National Bookstore,

The Department of History, Political Science, &
Philosophy, and the Center for Southside
Virginia History at
Longwood University

This seminar is FREE and open to the public.

Parking available on Longwood University campus except in 24 hour reserved spaces, handicapped, or tow-away zones.

Lunch is available at the Longwood University Dining Hall

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. 32.

 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
MARCH
 
 
 
 
 
The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
9:       New Opportunities for Teachers at Appomattox Court House NHP

Appomattox, Va.  Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is pleased to announce new programs for teachers including workshops, new on-line material, and fieldtrips.  The parks annual teacher workshops will be held June 21-23, and each day will target a different audience.  The workshops will bring educators together with park staff to discuss teaching the Civil War, and exploring the parks natural resources.  Each workshop will count towards Continuing Education Credits for teachers.  June 21st is open to elementary teachers (focusing on science and history), June 22nd is for middle and high school science teachers, and June 23rd is for middle and high school history teachers.  All of the workshops are from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. and are free of charge.

The park has released its revised on-line Teacher Packet.  This document contains background information, lesson plans, activity ideas, and guidelines for planning field trips.  The Teacher Packet will assist educators from elementary grades through college levels, and home school groups.  The packet may be found on the parks website, www.nps.gov/apco, under the For Teachers section.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is now taking reservations for fieldtrips from educational groups for the spring months, and slots are limited.  School groups are free with a Fee Wavier.  For more information on the workshops, Teacher Packet, or fieldtrips, contact Ranger Bert Dunkerly at 434-352-8987 ext. 31 or bert_dunkerly@nps.gov.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is located on Highway 24, 3 miles from Appomattox.  The park is open daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Entrance fees are $3 per person, or $5 per vehicle.  Children 15 and under are free.

 

12: The Friends of the Pamplin Library are sponsoring a presentation by Jo Dearing Smith on the history of the High Bridge located in the Farmville area. Mrs. Smith is a graduate of Longwood College with B.A. and M.S. She is an active member of Farmville United Methodist Church, Southside Emmaus Community, Redbud Garden Club, both Cumberland and Farmville/Prince Edward Historical Societies, and both Friends Groups of High Bridge Trail State Park and Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park.

Her fascination with High Bridge trestle began in late l950’s when marriage took her to High Bridge Farm located in sight of the bridge. She began collecting pictures and researching the bridge, eventually resulting in the printing of the booklet A History of High Bridge. Her slide presentation developed from the booklet. Booklets will be available for $5.00.

She will give her presentation at the Pamplin Depot on Main Street in Pamplin on Friday, March 12, at noon. Everyone is invited to hear her talk on the High Bridge, followed by light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Pamplin Library.

 

 
 
APRIL
 
 
8: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Thursday, April 8, 2010
10:20 a.m.        Six Questions About Appomattox: The Three most asked and the three important questions never asked by Warren Taylor
11:20 a.m.       The Retreat to Appomattox by Joe Williams
12:20 p.m.       Last at Appomattox:  North Carolinians at the Surrender by Chris Bingham
1:20 p.m.         The Battles of Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House by Patrick Schroeder
2:20 p.m.         The First Truce Flag and the Custer-Longstreet Encounter by Joe      William
s
3:20 p.m.         The Surrenders and Events After Appomattox by Chris Bingham

Living History Programs, Wednesday, April 8, 2010
11:50 a.m.       Dr. Christian, Appomattox Civilian, by James Godburn
1:50 p.m.         Dr. Christian, Appomattox Civilian, by James Godburn
3:50 p.m.         Dr. Christian, Appomattox Civilian, by James Godburn

For more information: patrick_schroeder@nps.gov

 
9: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Friday, April 9, 2010
10:20 a.m.       The Surrender Meeting by Candace Hart
11:20 a.m.       Last at Appomattox:  North Carolinians at the Surrender by Chris Bingham
12:20p.m.       The Battles of Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House by Patrick Schroeder
1:20 p.m.         Leadership and the Surrender Meeting by Ernie Price
2:20p.m.         The Surrenders and Events After Appomattox by Alyssa Holland
3:20 p.m.         Six Questions About Appomattox: The Three most asked and the three that should be asked  by Warren Taylor(or sub. “Village Tour”)

Living History Programs, Thursday, April 9, 2010
10:50 a.m.       Jennie Peers, Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
11:50 a.m.       Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
12:50 p.m.       Jennie Peers, Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
1:50 p.m.         Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
2:50 p.m.         Jennie Peers, Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
3:50 p.m.         Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case

For more information: patrick_schroeder@nps.gov

 
10: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Saturday, April 10, 2010
10:20 a.m.       Sheridan’s Scouts by Bert Dunkerly
11:20 a.m.       “Boots and Kisses” Richard Watkins of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry portrayed by Jeff Toalson (book signing to follow)
12:20 p.m.       The Fate of the Confederate Battle Flags by Bert Dunkerly
1:20 p.m.         The Battles of Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House by Patrick Schroeder
2:20 p.m.         “Boots and Kisses” Richard Watkins of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry portrayed by Jeff Toalson (book signing to follow)
3:20 p.m.         Battle of Appomattox Court House walking tour by Bert Dunkerly
*                      Ongoing through the day: Printing Presses and Paroles by Candace Hart (at the Clover Hill Tavern)

Living History Programs, Saturday, April 10, 2010
10:50 a.m.       Jennie Peers, Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
11:50 a.m.       Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
12:50 p.m.       Jennie Peers, Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
1:50 p.m.         Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case
2:50 p.m.         Jennie Peers, Appomattox Civilian by Tabitha Donelson
3:50 p.m.         Federal Soldier with the 85th Pennsylvania by Chris Case

For more information: patrick_schroeder@nps.gov

 

11: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Sunday, April 11, 2010
9:50 a.m.         Six Questions About Appomattox: The Three most asked and the three that should be asked  by Warren Taylor
10:50 a.m.       The Surrender Meeting by Mike Brennan
11:50 p.m.       Village Tour by Warren Taylor
1:00 p.m.         Stacking of the Arms by the 24th Virginia Infantry
1:30 p.m.         Parole distribution to the 24th Virginia Infantry
2:00 p.m.         Guest Speaker of the 24th Virginia Infantry
3:20 p.m.         Ely Parker:  Grant’s Seneca Indian by David Wooldridge
*                      Ongoing through the day: Printing Presses and Paroles by Candace Hart
                       
Living History Programs, Sunday, April 11, 2010
9:20 a.m.         Thomas Tibbs of the 34th Virginia Infantry by Chris Bingham
11:20 a.m.       Thomas Tibbs of the 34th Virginia Infantry by Chris Bingham

For more information: patrick_schroeder@nps.gov

 
10 - 11: Appomattox History Weekend
April 10-11, 2010
Appomattox, VA 24522
http://www.tourappomattox.com/appomattox145/index.html?ref=FE
434-352-8999
 

12: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Monday, April 12, 2010
9:20 a.m.         The Stacking of Arms by Bert Dunkerly
10:20 a.m.       Curator’s Tour by Joe Williams
11:20 a.m.       The Surrender Meeting by Mike Brennan
12:20 p.m.       Village Tour by Warren Taylor
1:20 p.m.         Leadership and the Surrender Meeting by Ernie Price
2:20 p.m.         Six Questions About Appomattox: The Three most asked and the three important questions never asked by Warren Taylor
3:20 p.m.         Joshua Chamberlain and the Stacking of Arms by Patrick Schroeder
*                      Ongoing through the day: Printing Presses and Paroles by Candace Hart

Living History Programs, Monday, April 12, 2010
11:50 a.m.       Dr. Christian, Appomattox Civilian, by James Godburn
1:50 p.m.         Dr. Christian, Appomattox Civilian, by James Godburn
3:50 p.m.         Dr. Christian, Appomattox Civilian, by James Godburn

For more information: patrick_schroeder@nps.gov

 
16: Charley's Waterfront Cafe Presents - The 2010 Beach Party!! Host & DJ Steve "Mr. Beach" Leonard. 6 p.m. until...... For more information call 434.392.1566.
17: Flora Fest - Saturday, April 17, 2010.  9 am to 2 pm. Charlotte County Master Gardeners will hold their annual sale of herbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees. An herbal luncheon will also be held at 12:30.  Proceeds benefit community gardening and education projects. Charlotte County Extension Office, 133 LeGrande Ave., Charlotte Court House. (434) 542-5884

 

17: 145th Anniversary Encampment
April 17, 2010 – April 18, 2010
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-352-8987

 
17: Farmville Wine Festival - Riverside Park. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://farmvillewinefestival.com/ or call 434.392.8797.
 
The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
MAY
 
8: Charlotte County Earth Day - Saturday, May 8, 2010. 9 am-3 pm. Activities include a 5K run, cruise-in, vendors & exhibits, music, pony rides and other children's activities, and more.  Central Middle School, 250 Statesmen Drive, Charlotte Court House. For more information or to sign up as a vendor contact the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce at (434) 542-4546.
 

8: Charlotte County Celebration of the Arts - Saturday, May 8, 2010. 10am-3pm. Held in conjunction with Earth Day, this event features handcrafted items & artwork by local residents.  Other activities include art exhibits, student art displays, and a concert by the school band. Central Middle School, 250 Statesmen Drive, Charlotte Court House. Free admission. For more information or to sign up as a vendor contact the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce at (434) 542-4546.

 
 
The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
28 - 29: Kenbridge Wild Game, Stew and BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday,  May 29, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend

Proposed Schedule
Friday, May 28, 2010                 7:00-8:30 PM     Southside Jazz Concert

Saturday,  May 29, 2010

                                                10:00-11:30 AM  Memorial Day and Children’s Parade
                                                11:30-4:00 PM    Wild Game, Stew and BBQ Cook-off
                                                12:00 PM          Cook-off Awards Announced
                                                11:30-4:00 PM   Children’s Activities
                                                1:00-2:00 PM     Memorial Day Remembrance Service

All events at the Kenbridge Town Park and Kenbridge Community Center Auditorium
                        East Fifth Avenue
                        Kenbridge, VA  23944

For more information:    www.lunenburgcharityfund.com

 
 
JUNE
 
 
 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.

 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
JULY
 
 
 

24: COWBOY DAY in Buckingham! Please join us at Lee Wayside Village as we celebrate another year of fun for the everyone. For more information: www.leewaysidevillage.com

 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.

 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
AUGUST
 
The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 

20: Lions Club Food Festival
August 20, 2010 (3:00PM - 8:00PM)
Appomattox, VA 24522

 
 
 
SEPTEMBER
 
 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.

 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
OCTOBER
 

2: EmberFest
October 2, 2010
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-352-2621

 

9 - 10: Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival
October 9-10, 2010
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-352-2338

 
 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.

 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
NOVEMBER
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.
 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 
 
DECEMBER
 
5: Community of Candles
December 5, 2010
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-352-8268
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Prince Edward County Tourism Advisory Board and Local Sesquicentennial Committee meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at The Heartland Regional Visitor Center located at 121 E. Third Street in Farmville. Call 434.392.1482 for more information. Or email mvaneps@co.prince-edward.va.us.

 
The Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meets once monthly to discuss all aspects of the American Civil War for educational purposes. It is open to all adults and children 10 and older. Membership is encouraged, but not required.Contact Elmore Cook 804-598-1159 for more information. Or log onto www.powhatancwrt.com
 
 


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