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Major Issues in Western North
Carolina Topic of Civil War Round Table
February 12, 2013 - Southport, NC -
"This part of the state is in deplorable condition," is
part of a curious title created by the Brunswick Civil
War Round Table’s March 5th guest speaker. Prolific
author, educator and Civil War historian, Dr. Gordon
McKinney will be on hand to discuss a number of
regional, social and political issues during his
presentation entitled, "This Part of the State is in
Deplorable Condition: The Civil War in Western North
Carolina."
Major events and issues were never-ending in this part
of North Carolina during the Civil War. Begin with
geographic isolation of the region; mountain politics;
the impact of Confederate policies; competing loyalties;
the violence among civilians, including the Shelton
Laurel massacre; and, the changes to slavery as a result
of the war effort. Being somewhat isolated, western
North Carolina had its hands full. To sort this out in a
meaningful way, the Round Table is pleased to welcome
Dr. Gordon McKinney.
McKinney is a doctorial graduate of Northwestern
University. During his illustrious career, he has been
history professor at three universities, Director of the
Appalachian Center at Berea College, Director of
National History Day, and a published scholar. As a
renowned historian specializing in 19th Century
Appalachian history, he has authored numerous books and
articles on central and southern Appalachia, including,
"Zeb Vance: North Carolina's Civil War Governor and
Gilded Age Political Leader," which was published this
past fall by the University of North Carolina Press.
The March 5th meeting will be held at Trinity United
Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St., Southport.
Registration and refreshments begin at 6:30. The guest
admission fee for this meeting is $5 which can be
applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.
For more information about the Round Table or the
meeting, contact Round Table president Wally Rueckel at
(910) 253-7382, or
wrueckel@questor.com.
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