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Below, the General awaits his guests, who were later treated to period music, reenactors in period costume, an artillery demonstration, lunch and visits with new and old friends. It was an educational, fun and delicious day for all--including Silver the horse, we hope. By the way, the paranormal investigation didn't turn up anything unusual.
Silver came to show off his equestrian skills.
at Sunday Reception
On Sunday, the Norton family gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Piedmont's great room to Judge William L. Norton Jr. The judge was unable to attend because of his health but was there in spirit. His wife Adelaide, son Bill and daughter Martha and three of his grandchildren attended in his stead (pictured below).
Click here to read the article in the Gainesville Time about the reception.
The Longstreet Society
Annual Bivouac
Saturday, April 28, 10 to 4
Featuring Piedmont tours,
music by Kintra and Appalachian Jam,
a visit by the 30th Georgia Volunteer Infantry,
a hot dog lunch and the
groundbreaking for the Piedmont's
engraved brick & granite walkway.
And observe a paranormal investigation of the Piedmont Hotel carried out by the Georgia group Night Life Paranormal Investigation starting
at 9 pm on Saturday.
And...
Last chance to buy an engraved walkway brick for $35
or a line on a granite paver for $20. Engraving on bricks ordered after May 1 must be done on site and will cost $100. Engraved granite will not be available after May 1.
Please don't wait to place your order.
Click here for more information or to order
Dedication of the Piedmont's
William L. Norton Jr. Community Room
Sunday, April 29
Reception 2:30-4:30
Please come to honor Judge Norton's many years of dedication to the Piedmont Hotel project.
Phillip Lee "Zech" Adams
Weaverville - Phillip Lee "Zech" Adams, 23, of Barnardsville Highway, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 20.
A native of Buncombe County, he is survived by his mother, Nicki Peresich; a sister, Carrie Elizabeth Tipton; brothers, Christopher Tipton (Jaynie), George Kevin Tipton, II, Nicholas Tipton and Jacob Adams; 4 nephews; 2 nieces; a great-niece; and a number of cousins.
Memorials donations may be made to the family at P.O. Box 398, Weaverville, NC 28787. www.grocefuneralhome.com.
Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times from March 25 to March 26, 2012 .
Nicki Peresich is a Longstreet Society friend and member and Helen Dortch Longstreet Award winner.
We're creating a new page on this website filled with favorite Longstreet quotes. Quotes by and/or about Longstreet. Pre-war, Civil War, post-war. Military, personal, serious and humorous. Any and all. And we'll rank them by popularity. Please click here to go to the Guest Book page and tell us your favorite quote. Or click here to email us your choice(s). Tell us the source of the quote, if you can--in which book or article did you find it? On what page? And please contribute your favorite quote or quotes even if someone else already has done so. The more the better. That's how we'll know which quotes to rank highest. Then stop back from time to time to see how the list has grown and which quotes we all like best.
Longstreet Society sweatshirts, caps, mugs, water bottles and more
The Longstreet Society has partnered with Cafe Press to offer Longstreet Society themed clothing and souvenir items featuring the Longstreet Society logo and other images. Go to the LS Store and click on the photo of the sweatshirt to see the selection of items. Cafe Press produces and ships the items to you and the LS makes a little money for the Piedmont Hotel and other projects. Please take a look.
We've back from the 2011 seminar in Manassas, VA. It was great fun and great learning and we're already planning for the Seven Days seminar for 2012. See the note above about the date and location of next year's event and stay tuned to the website for more information.
The brick walkway project was a great success and we sold enough bricks, by the May 1 deadline, to pay for the whole walkway. But the engraver can't begin on our project for another month. So.....you can still order engraved bricks for $35 each. Engraved lines on granite pavers are not available. Call to order a brick or two at 770-539-9005.Historic Henry County Battlefield and Park
2nd Annual Southern Jubilee and Battle of Nash Farm
September 29 and 30, 2012
Battle Re-enactment and Living History
Sponsored by 30th GA Company E
Experience the battles of the 2nd day of Lovejoy Station on Saturday and the desperate charge of Kilpatrick's US Calvary on Sunday as they attack Nash Farms and its defenders to escape defeat. Enjoy the arts and crafts, vendors, authentic sutlers, Nash Farm Museum, demonstrations, competitions. Walk through the camps and talk to the reenactors. Battles are at 2 pm both days. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-4
$8 per person. $5 for students (7-17). 6 years and under enter free
knight30thcoe@yahoo.com
The Grant Memorial Association Invites You to Ceremonies at Grant’s Tomb Commemorating the 190th Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s Birth
On Friday, April 27, 2012, join the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the National Park Service. A remembrance ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., and it will include a formal wreath laying ceremony and a 21-gun salute by the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets and the West Point Honor guard. In addition, the distinguished historian, author, and Columbia University professor Kenneth T. Jackson will speak on the topic of President Grant as a New Yorker.
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On Sunday, April 29, 2012, join the Oliver Tilden Camp #26, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, for their annual commemoration of Grant’s birthday. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
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Grant’s Tomb is located at Riverside Drive and W. 122 St. in New York City. Directions to the site are available here. Site staff can be reached at (212) 666-1640.
...at least since the Longstreet Society has moved in. Friends and family of our guests gathered in the front yard on Saturday, March 24 for the afternoon ceremony. And General Longstreet arranged for nice weather even though the forecast wasn't so hopeful.
LS President Richard Pilcher.
The Piedmont looked great for Christmas and received many first time and return visitors.
Thanks to everyone who responded to our request for prayers for General Longstreet's granddaughter Jamie Longstreet Paterson who experienced complications from gall bladder surgery just before Christmas. Her son Dan tells us that she is out of the ICU and improving slowly but surely. The family very much appreciates your concern, good wishes and prayers.
Obituary - J. A. Davis
“I
Really Loved Working with People”
Mr. Davis was born on Feb.
10, 1930 to George E. and Garnet
McQuain Davis in Hendricks, West Virginia. He graduated from Gordon
Military College in 1947 and was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air
Force Reserve.
Upon completion of school he began working as a radio announcer in Barnesville, Ga. and from there entered into the television field in Mississippi. After opening two TV stations in Georgia, he joined the TV film industry with Official Films, Inc. where he was Regional Manager. Mrs. Bennie Hansen of the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta asked him to become General Manager, a job he greatly enjoyed.
His career evolved into sales where he became top salesman for the Encyclopedia Britannica and the Great Books Collection, which he helped develop and distribute with Dr. Mortimer Adler, along with the Syntopican, an index of all of man’s great ideas. He was very proud of this achievement. He later became the CEO of Surfa Shield Corporation in Virginia and a renowned motivational speaker.
Mr. Davis was actively involved in many organizations in his lifetime including: joining Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) at the age of 18 and holding international, national, state and local offices, Jaycees International and the Fairfax County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce where he was named Citizen of the Year; Sons of Confederate Veterans, holding national, state and local offices and being a member of the 27th Georgia Regiment; Gainesville Camp 1404; Military Order of the Stars and Bars (holding national and state offices), the Longstreet Society and founder of the Georgia Heritage Council; the Tucker Shrine Club, the Yarab Temple of Atlanta, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F&A.M, he was a 32nd Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, the Kiwanis International, and the Order of the Moose.
He was very active in the Republican Party in Georgia, where he was instrumental in bringing Richard Nixon’s campaign to Atlanta in 1960 and reviving the GOP in that state; gubernatorial campaigns in Kentucky and senatorial and gubernatorial races in Virginia.
He worked with the administrations of Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon and Reagan to bring economic justice to communist countries through the ideals of the Jaycees and was influential in the High Frontier project a/k/a President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative.
He was involved with the Miss Atlanta and Miss Georgia beauty pageants, the revitalization of George Mason University in Virginia and was the narrator for many of the Northwinds Orchestra performances in Gainesville, Ga. He was a member of the Georgia Assoc. of Broadcasters, the Atlanta Variety Club and the Episcopal Church.
Through his exploits, he traveled the world many times over, making friends everywhere he went. He loved people and was most excited when their interaction produced a positive outcome.
Mr. Davis is survived by his daughters, Lee Lewis of Clarkesville, Ga., Kim Thompson of Demorest, Ga., Kristine McLendon of Atlanta, Darlene Emrie of Topeka, Kansas and son, Clay Davis of Lexington, Ky. He has 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was a loving grandfather and wonderful gardener.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NE Georgia Hospice or organizations of your choice. The memorial service is to be held at the Elks Club, Gainesville, Georgia, Saturday, January 14th at 1:30, everyone who was a friend of Mr. Davis is welcome to attend the service.
The family has asked that any old photos, stories, archives, video/film footage of any kind that friends of Jeff may have to let us know...for a multimedia retrospective project we would like to do for this man who gave so much to us. Please contact:
Jim
Dean... jimwdean@aol.com …
Atlanta... 404-966-6827
Tim Ragland, Sons of Confederate Veterans camp 1860, Dahlonega, Georgia announced that the camp will hold a memorial service for General James Longstreet, Sunday January 15, 2012 at 2PM at Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville GA. The service will be held at General Longstreet's grave which is located under the American flag on the large flag pole. The Longstreet Society will have an open house at Longstreet's Piedmont Hotel following the service.
Save the Date for the 2012 Seminar
The Undismayed Warrior: Longstreet and The Seven Days Campaign
Saturday and Sunday
October 6 and 7, 2012
Headquartered in Williamsburg, VA
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