Penn Center, the University of South Carolina/Beaufort and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Beaufort are hosting a Civil War Symposium on Fri., Nov. 11th from 9 am until Noon in the USC Performing Arts Center.
- Civil War photography expert, Bob Zeller, will present Lincoln in 3D, a complete stereoscopic slide show on the history of the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and the battlefield photography of America’s epic Civil War.
- The panel presentation will also include Dr. Stephen Wise, historian and Director of the Parris Island Museum, who will present on “The Battle of Port Royal” and Dr. Larry Rowland, distinguished professor at the University of SC-Beaufort, who will speak about his new book, The Civil War in South Carolina.
- Re-enactor Donald Sweeper will begin with an opening monologue on Robert Smalls, Civil War hero and statesman. A book signing will be held after the panel presentation.
The Penn Center will also present a living history program by the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Re-enactors on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Heritage Days Celebration, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Fee. For reservations or tickets, please call the Penn Center at (843) 838-2432 or visit their website at www.penncenter.com.
Don't forget: The Beaufort County Library is closed tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 11th to observe Veterans Day.
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