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Popular Local Historian Speaks At
Next Brunswick Civil War Round Table
March
20, 2012 - Southport, NC - Well known and well respected
historian, author and UNCW history professor Chris E.
Fonvielle, Jr., Ph.D., will be the guest speaker at the
next monthly meeting of the Round Table on Tuesday,
April 3rd. His presentation is entitled: "William B.
Cushing: Incomparable Federal Naval Officer." The
meeting will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church,
209 E. Nash St., Southport, across from the Southport
Post Office. Registration begins at 6:30. There is no
admission fee to attend this meeting. However, guests
are encouraged to become members of this fast-growing
non-profit organization.
According to Max Williams, Round Table director and
program chairman, "inviting Chris back to speak again
this year on a subject that closely relates to this area
of our state is a big bonus in this year's guest speaker
schedule since he is such a knowledgeable and dynamic
speaker. He has an incredible knowledge about the Civil
War in Southeastern North Carolina and the Lower Cape
Fear region. I feel certain he will draw a huge audience
of both current members as well as guests who just want
to know more about the Civil War days in this part of
the state."
As
background, William B. Cushing is considered one of the
navy’s greatest heroes of the Civil War. He was
recognized for his daring and exceptional performance in
battle, including the capture of Ft. Fisher. His
military career culminated in torpedoing the Confederate
ironclad Albemarle on the Roanoke River in 1864, an
operation he executed under heavy enemy fire, and a feat
for which he received the Thanks of Congress.
For guest attendees wishing to join, annual dues are $25
for individuals and couples, and $10 for students. Most
of the proceeds go toward expenses incurred to invite
the most interesting and knowledgeable speakers covering
a wide variety of Civil War-related subjects. For more
information about the meeting or the Round Table,
contact president Wally Rueckel at (910) 253-7382, or
wrueckel@questor.com.
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