1861-2011: A LIVING HISTORY EVENT — The One-Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary

Held in conjunction with the city’s annual BURNING OF THE COURTHOUSE REENACTMENT, the TENNESSEE SECESSION SESQUICENTENNIAL will return to original sources and first hand accounts to take a closer look into the important issues, events and figures that played a key role in the War Between the States and seek to understand and learn from our past history through a Biblical worldview.

In addition to our captivating speakers, you will be taken back 150 years through encounters with several notable figures from the day. Come and meet these fascinating people and hear them share their experiences, victories, struggles and heartaches. Enjoy hearing the musicians, as you brush shoulders with Southern citizens of the War era and witness a living history encampment.
For more information please visit: www.TNSecession2011.com

Schedule:
8:30 am — Fort Sumter, The Call For Invasion, and Tennessee Secession
9:15 am — Was Secession Constitutional: The History of an Idea
10:00-12:30 — BURNING OF THE COURTHOUSE REENACTMENT and Lunch Break
12:30 pm — Why Must We Study History?
1:00 pm — War: God’s Judgment on both North and South
1:30 pm — Break time to MEET THE REENACTORS
2:00 pm — A Critique of Constitutionalism and the US Constitution
2:30 pm — Why Did Men Enlist to Fight and Die For Their Country in the War Between the States?

Speakers:
Bill Potter — Historian, The American History Guild
David Noor
David Botkin
Samuel Turley
Chris Harper

Saturday, May 7th, 2011
8:30am - 3:00pm

Around the Square in Downtown Linden, Tennessee
121 East Main Street, Linden, TN 37096

~ Free Admission ~

For More Information Visit:
www.TNSecession2011.com

This is an outdoor event. Period dress is encouraged, but not required.  Food and Drink will be available for purchase.