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Jefferson Seminar
“Can a State Lawfully Nullify an Unconstitutional Act of the
Central Government?”
Myrtle Hall, Eutaw, Alabama
May 27-28, 2011
Topic: Thomas Jefferson was the first to introduce State “nullification” into American political discourse as a constitutional remedy for federal tyranny. What were his reasons for thinking so? State nullification was practiced in all sections of the Union up to the war to prevent Southern independence. We will examine some of those cases and explore whether nullification can still be used today by a State to protect its citizens from unconstitutional acts of the central government. The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Donald Livingston, Professor of Philosophy, Emory University.
The seminar will open Friday hosted by Chip and Teresa Beeker in their antebellum home, Myrtle Hall. Four sessions will be given Saturday in the antebellum First Presbyterian Church, 300 Main St., Eutaw, AL.
Schedule:
Friday, May 26 Myrtle Hall
5:00 pm conviviality, finger food supper and an introduction to the topic of nullification
Saturday, May 27 First Presbyterian Church, 300 Main St. Eutaw, Alabama.
9:00-10:30 Session I
10:30-12:00 Session II
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Session III
3:00-4:30 Session IV
Accommodations: Newly opened White Columns Manor, B&B (205) 372-1758 1/4 mile from site of lectures at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost $145.00 per room
Oakmont B&B: 205-372-3436, $145.00 per room. 1/4 mile from church.
Attoway Davis Cottage B&B, 205-372-9878 or 205-799-7380, $90-125 per room. Across the street from church.
Cost: Supper and lecture Friday evening $10 per person $15 for couples. Lunch and lectures on Saturday $25 per person and $40 for couples. High school and college students are free.
Inquiries: Direct all questions to Mr.Chip Beeker at chipbeekerjr@hotmail.com, (205) 496 7687 or (205) 496 2159.
Things to see in the Eutaw area: Nearby Kirkwood plantation is said to be “the most photographed house in the South." There are 25 structures on the National Registry of Historic Places in walking area of small town Eutaw. There are many more in the surrounding area.
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