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SUMMARY:The Declaration and Decentralization
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration and Decentralization\nJefferson’s Declaration of Independence celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026\, and no document is more misunderstood and misrepresented in American history. For many Americans\, the Declaration symbolizes the “proposition nation” that “all men are created equal.” But the real key to understanding the Declaration is the final paragraph which established thirteen “free and independent States.” The “compact fact” has always been the key to understanding American history. But what does this mean for the 21st century? Federalism\, secession\, nullification\, and decentralization are constantly in the news cycle in the last year. Canadian provinces are seeking to secede; Democratic governors are thumbing their nose at the Trump administration; secession movements in Texas and California continue to receive news coverage; nullification and the 10th Amendment are dusted off in opposition to federal overreach. In other words\, the living Declaration is alive and well in North America. \nThat won’t be the story during the celebration of the document by the establishment. You’ll be spoon fed the proposition nation myth\, told that Lincoln’s version of American history is vital for “making America great again”\, and that the Declaration forms the basis of American conservatism. \nAt least in one respect\, it does\, but not the way the Republican Party (or Democratic Party) would like to suggest. \nWe’ll review the history of the Declaration\, its application\, meaning\, and intent\, and how it impacts America today. We’ll also spend half a day in Montgomery\, the “Cradle of the Confederacy”. If you’ve never toured the original capital of the Confederate States of America\, visited the first “White House of the Confederacy”\, or seen the star where Jefferson Davis took the oath of office\, this will be a lot of fun. You can also visit Hank Williams’s grave site if you wish among other landmarks. \nThe conference fee covers all lectures and lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday March 20 and 21. Attire is business casual during the day. Evening meals and lectures require coat and tie for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies.  \nSchedule \nThursday\, March 19 \n3:00-5:00: Check-in \n7:00-8:00: Brion McClanahan \n8:00- Conviviality \nFriday\, March 20: \nBreakfast on your own  \n9:00-9:45: John Devanny \n10:00-10:45: M. Andrew Holowchak \n11:00-11:45: Jay Hinton \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-5:00: Tour of the White House of the Confederacy and Historic Montgomery \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Daniel Miller \n8:00- Conviviality \nSaturday\, March 21: \nBreakfast on your own  \n9:00-9:45: Mike Maharrey \n10:00-10:45: Ryan Walters \n11:00-11:45: Paul Graham \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-2:00: Brion McClanahan \n2:15-3:15: Tom DiLorenzo \n3:30-5:00: Q&A \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Don Livingston \n8:00- Conviviality \nSunday\, March 22: \nCheck-out. \n\n\nRegistration:\nGuests can register at $599 for individuals and $1099 for couples. Registration closes March 13\, 2026 \nGuests are encouraged to register ONLINE by clicking HERE. You can also mail a check to PO BOX 1870\, Auburn\, AL 36831-1870. Please include all guest information and clearly indicate the payment is for the conference registration. \nLodging:\nAll rooms at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa have been booked\, but guests can still book rooms at the Staybridge Suites (located across the street\, 334-532-0700) or the Springhill Suites (also located across the street\, 334-245-2088).
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/the-declaration-and-decentralization/
LOCATION:Renaissance Hotel Montgomery\, 201 Tallapoosa St\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:The New South and Future South
DESCRIPTION:The New South and the Future South\nHistorians define the New South as the period following Reconstruction. Denoting this as “New” meant that changes had occurred. Most point to the Southern economy and the abolition of slavery\, but others elements of Southern life experienced change as well\, most of it considered detrimental to the Southern tradition. Yet\, for cities like Columbus\, GA\, the “New South” led to a booming textile industry and a flourishing economy. Moreover\, as C. Vann Woodward has illustrated\, the New South embraced Northern legal norms regarding race and social status. The New South also saw new developments in Southern culture\, particularly in the realm of “leisure.” What is this thing known as the “New South”\, and how does that impact the modern and future South? We’ll explore these questions and more along with food and fellowship. \nJoin us at the Columbus Marriott in downtown Columbus\, GA\, a hotel built around a restored 19th century grist mill that is now considered a historic landmark. Columbus was once called the model New South city and is the ideal setting for this discussion. The Columbus Marriott is situated in the historic district of Columbus across the street from the Columbus Iron Works\, one of the most important iron foundries in the antebellum South\, and in walking distance of restaurants and the Columbus River Walk along the Chattahoochee River. Houlihan’s Pub is also located on site so you can enjoy drinks and food during your off time and at your arrival on Thursday. \nWe will also meet on Friday at the Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum–once called the Confederate Naval Museum–to fire an original Brooke rifled cannon from the ironclad C.S.S. Jackson. The hull of the Jackson rests inside the museum\, and the museum houses a large collection of Confederate naval artifacts including one of the largest original 2nd National flags in existence from the C.S.S. Atlanta. \nThe conference fee covers all lectures\, a reception on Thursday\, February 20\, lunch and supper on February 21 and 22\, and your admission to the museum on Friday. Attire is business casual during the day. Evening meals and lectures require coat and tie for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies \nTentative schedule: \nThursday\, February 20:  \n3:00-5:00: Check-in \n5:00-6:30: Supper on your own \n6:30-7:30: Reception  \n7:30-8:30: Dr. Brion McClanahan\, “Reconciliation and the Future South” \n8:30- Conviviality \nFriday\, February 21:  \nBreakfast on your own (complimentary for guests staying in the hotel)\n \n9:00-10:00: Dr. William Wilson\n \n10:00-11:00: Dr. Richard Gamble \n11:00-12:00: T.L. Hulsey \n12:00-1:00 Lunch \n1:00-5:00 Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum and firing of the cannon (2 PM sharp). \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Dr. Tom Fleming\, “The Ghosts of Southern Nationalism.” \n8:00- Conviviality \nSaturday\, February 22: \nBreakfast on your own (complimentary for guests staying in the hotel) \n9:00-10:00: Dr. Wanjiru Njoya \n10:00-11:00: Phil Leigh\, “Economic Penalties of Reconstruction.” \n11:00-12:00: Donnie Kennedy \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-2:00: Dr. Tom Daniel \n2:00-3:00: Eric Neff\, “Stronger: How Local Southern Political Societies Will Protect the American Remnant.” \n3:00-4:00: Mike Kitchens \n4:00-5:00: Ronnie Kennedy \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Dr. Don Livingston\, “What is Living and What is Dead in the Southern Tradition.” \n8:00- Conviviality \nSunday\, February 23:\n \nCheckout \n  \n\n\nRegistration:\nGuests registering before December 20\, 2024 can take advantage of the early bird registration discount of $599 for individuals and $1099 for couples. The registration rate from December 21\, 2024 -January 20\, 2025 is $699 for individuals and $1299 for couples. Registration closes on January 21\, 2025. \nGuests are encouraged to register ONLINE by clicking HERE or by clicking the big “Register HERE” below. You can also mail a check to PO BOX 1870\, Auburn\, AL 36831-1870. Please include all guest information and clearly indicate the payment is for the conference registration. \nLodging:\nConference guests can book a room at the Columbus Marriott with the group discount. Rooms are $174 per night plus taxes and fees and all guests staying in the hotel receive a complimentary hot breakfast. The last day to book is January 20\, 2025 and is subject to availability\, so book early. Parking is $15 per vehicle\, per night. Click this link to make your reservations. \n\n\nRegardless of room type reserved\, MClub access is not included in the group discounted rate. MClub is limited to Marriott Bonvoy members that are ranked Platinum or above or to purchasing guests. You may add MClub access to your stay for $50.00 per night if desired. \nTo book outside of the dates available\, guests may call the Columbus Marriott’s Sales Department directly to make their reservations. Please call 706-324-1800 [Option 2.] If no one is available to answer\, you are welcome to leave a voicemail message including your name\, phone number\, and dates requested. \nTransportation:\nGuests interested in traveling to the event via aircraft should fly to Atlanta. Columbus\, GA is about an hour and a half drive from the airport. Multiple car rental agencies are available on site. Groome Transportation offers shuttle service from the hotel but is by reservation only. There are limited flights to and from the Columbus\, GA airport. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/the-new-south-and-future-south/
LOCATION:Columbus Marriott\, 800 Front Ave\, Columbus\, 31901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Nineteenth Annual Summer School--The Southern Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Join us for critical reflections on what is true and valuable in the Southern tradition. Discover things you did not know and gain a deeper grasp about things you did know. Place: Camp St. Christopher\, Seabrook Island\, South  Carolina. The site is set in a beautiful Palmetto Grove beside the Beach. \nFaculty: \nDr. Carey Roberts\, “Loving a Home: Why Finding the Right Ideas is not Enough.” \n“The  Southern Conservative Tradition\, Real People\, Real Ideas\, Real Experiences.” \nDr. Donald Livingston. \n“How the North Prolonged and Profited from Slavery and Prevented the One Practical Means of Abolishing it.” Part 1 and Part 2. \nDr. Tom DiLorenzo\, “”A Tale of Two Monuments:  Jefferson vs. Lincoln.” \n“Follow the Money: Why Lincoln Waged Total War on His Own Country Over Tax Collection.” \nDr. John Devanny\, “The South as the New Eden.” \n“The South and Jeffersonian Political Economy.” \nDr. Sam Smith\, “Critical Race Theory and the Southern Religious Tradition.” \n“The South as a Unique Region: Early Evangelicalism as a Case Study \nDr. James Kibler\, “The South’s Gift to Posterity.” Part 1 and Part 2. \nDr. Bill Wilson\, “Heaven on Earth: A Theme in Southern Literature.” \nDr. Tom Daniel\, “How the Blues Became the Big Bang of Music.” \n“Wishin’ and Hopin’: Scotch Snaps and Southern Music.” \nDr. Catharine Savage Brosman\, “Reads Her New Poems on Louisiana.” \nCost and Inquiries. Meals\, continuous refreshments\, and tuition are included in the cost. A single is  $940. A double (two beds)\, is $1\,348. Scholarships are available to college and graduate students and high school seniors\, who are encouraged to apply. Inquiries should be addressed to donlivingston45@gmail.com or 843-323-0690. \nArrange your plans to arrive in time for conviviality and orientation July 5 at 5 pm. Supper is at 6 pm. Rooms are open at 3 pm. We leave on Friday after lunch which is from 12 to 1 pm. There are three talks before lunch. The conference site is about a 40 minute drive from the airport.
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/nineteenth-annual-summer-school-the-southern-tradition/
LOCATION:St. Christopher Event Center\, 2810 Seabrook Island Rd\, Johns Island\, SC 29455\, Seabrook Island\, AL\, 29455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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