Small Business Saturday
If you are looking for a great holiday gift, and to support a small business, think of Emerging Civil War this Small Business Saturday. Our early-bird pricing of just $110.00 is still available for tickets for the Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge.
This three day event will be held August 4-6, 2017, at Stevenson Ridge. Stevenson Ridge is located just north of the village of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
Our outstanding line-up of speakers includes:
Matt Atkinson (Ranger-Gettysburg National Military Park) the Confederate Defense of Vicksburg.
Chris Kolakowski (Director of General Douglas MacArthur Memorial) “I Will Die Right Here.” The Army of the Cumberland at Stones River.
Dr. Chris Mackowski (Co-Founder ECW) “We must strike them a blow!” Lee’s Defense of the North Anna River.
Dr. Kelly Mezurek (Walsh University) an examination of the United States Colored Troops
Kevin Pawlak (Licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam) “Water to his Front, Water to his Rear: Robert E. Lee Defends the Confederate High Water Mark at Sharpsburg, September 17, 1862.”
Ryan Quint (Ranger-Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park) will talk about the Lew Wallace’s Stand at Monocacy.
Daniel Welch (Ranger-Gettysburg National Military Park) “‘Boys, give them rocks.’ – Jackson’s Stand at Second Manassas.”
Eric Wittenberg (Award Winning Civil War Author) “‘The Devil’s to Pay’: John Buford at Gettysburg.”
Lee White (Ranger-Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park) “‘Left their lifeless remains as testimonials to…futility.’: The Confederate Defense of Kennesaw Mountain.”
Keynote Speaker:
We are pleased to welcome our 2017 Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan. Dr. Jordan is an Assistant Professor of History at Sam Houston University. He holds a B.A. in History/Civil War Studies from Gettysburg College; an M.A. in History from Yale University; and a Ph.D. from Yale University. His book Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War was a 2016 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in the History category. He is also the author of Unholy Sabbath: The Battle of South Mountain in History and Memory, September 14, 1862, which will be the topic of his keynote address.
Sunday’s Tour:
Our Sunday car caravan tour will cover the Battle of Brandy Station. Your tour leaders will be Eric J. Wittenberg and Daniel T. Davis. Eric and Dan are co-authors of Out Flew the Sabres: The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863.
Friday Evening Roundtable Discussion:
Emceed by Dr. Chris Mackowski-This years topics will include the changing tactics and technology of the Civil War, as well as other great defensive battles including Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, Franklin, and more….
Registration and Ticket Info:
Registration is open now and our early bird admission price is just $110.00 per ticket. This price includes all of the events listed above; Friday evening hors d’oeuvres and roundtable discussion; Lunch Saturday afternoon; a raffle ticket and welcome gift.
To Pay by Check:
Please make checks payable to Emerging Civil War
Mail checks to:
Emerging Civil War
c/o Stevenson Ridge
6901 Meeting Street
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Please contact us at emergingcivilwar@gmail.com or or contact Stevenson Ridge at (540) 582-6263 for more information. Tickets or reservations are required.
Lodging Information:
Stevenson Ridge: Home of this year’s Symposium, Stevenson Ridge offers elegant and historic lodging at one of their several historic cottages. Attendees to the Symposium will receive 10% off the lodging rate. For more information contact Stevenson Ridge at 540-582-6263 or visit their website at: www.stevensonridge.com.
Hampton Inn-Fredericksburg South: Located approximately 10 minutes away from Stevenson’s Ridge near exit 126 on Interstate 95. A discounted block of rooms ($92 + tax per night) have been set aside under the name “Emerging Civil War Symposium” for August 4th-6th. To reserve your room contact the Hampton Inn at 540-898-5000 by July 14th, 2017 and mention “Emerging Civil War Symposium.” Click here to visit the Hampton Inn website.