Lincoln reconsidered: Legend vs. legacy
Tennessee summer institute planned for nearby Crossville
Join folks from across the South for an intensive study of the legend that surrounds the life and legacy of the 16th U.S. president. Discover why understanding the “Lincoln myth” is the key to understanding why our present federal government is so different from that established by the founding fathers. Learn about the morality and legality of the Northern invasion of the Southern states, and what Lincoln’s conception of the American Union was. Find out why there is so much misinformation about Lincoln today.
Faculty
- Dr. Clyde Wilson — distinguished professor of history emeritus, University of South Carolina, M.E. Bradford distinguished professor of the Abbeville Institute, founder of the Stephen D. Lee Institute educational arm of the Sons of Confederate Veterans
- Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo — former UTC professor, professor of economics Loyola College, senior faculty member Ludwig von Mises Institute, affiliated scholar of the League of the South Institute & the Abbeville Institute
- Dr. David Aiken — director of the League of the South Institute, literary historian on the English faculty, College of Charleston & the Citadel
- Dr. John Avery — Emison, environmental scientist and president of Citizens For Home Rule Inc. and scholar with the Abbeville Institute.
Dates
14–15 August 2009
Location
Victory Baptist Church
1765 East First St.
Crossville, Tennessee
Tuition And Conference Fee
- $65 for each attendee
- $100 per married couple
- $50 for students before Aug. 1.
- Tuition for each attendee at the door is $75 each. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Institute organizer Jim Schoolfield.
Scholarships
The summer school is open to all people and a limited number of scholarships covering all expenses are available for college, graduate students, and college bound high school students. To apply write a brief essay explaining your academic background, your interest in Southern tradition, and what you hope to gain from the summer school. Send to address below.
Inquiries
All inquiries, applicatons, and checks should be sent to:
Jim Schoolfied
7052 Chief White Eagle Lane
Crossville, TN 38572
or email jimschoolfield@frontiernet.net or call 931.788.5920.
Accommodations
- Comfort Suites 931.707.8638
- Super 8 Motel 931.707.7660
- Hampton Inn 931.707.7170
- Holiday Inn Express 931.707.1035
Conference Schedule
Friday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Registration
Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sessions
Friday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cultural Enrichments
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sessions and Panel Discussion