Diana Escobar of the Orange County (FL) Regional History Center contacted us recently to let us know that the Center is hosting two upcoming Civil War events on February 26 and March 3, 2009:
Join George C. Rable, the author of Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!, for an intimate dinner, as he discusses his gripping, in-depth look at the political and social contexts of the battle of Fredericksburg. Rable is Professor of Southern History at the University of Alabama, and winner of the prestigious Distinguished Book Award in American History. This event is taking place on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. Event price is $60 and $45 for Members. To RSVP, please call (407) 836-7010.
During this Civil War Fashion Show, be ready to mingle with characters from teh 1860s during a reception and then join us in the historic courtroom for a must-see runway show hosted by Sunny 105.9’s Downtown Billy Brown and the History Center’s Michael Perkins. See men’s, women’s, and children’s 1860s fashions for the civilian, military, North, South, black, white, young, and old!
This event is taking place on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. This event is $10, and Members are free. Call (407)835-7010 to RSVP.
Both events are taking place at the Orange County Regional History Center at
65 E. Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
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