Join us on April 24^th, 2010 for our 15^th annual meeting in Fredericksburg.  We usually hold our meetings on battlefield terrain and this next meeting will be no different.  What will be different is that there is a new Marriott Courtyard in the historic downtown and they have reserved a block of rooms for CVBT guests at a rate of $119 per night.  This rate will be available on both Friday and Saturday nights (April 23^rd and 24^th). Relax after tours! Freshen up before our new dinner program!

Fredericksburg is the Civil War’s only urban battlefield and we will have two walking tours, led by National Park Service (NPS) historians John Hennessy and Greg Mertz, describing this action on Saturday.

The Saturday morning tour will focus on the street action on December 11^th, 1862.  The afternoon tour will address the town’s role as a hospital in the aftermath of the area’s four major battles. In addition to examining the neighborhoods that witnessed intense street fighting, tour guides will discuss what happened to the houses and businesses that endured the close urban combat (some destroyed; many remain) and what it was like for the local civilians to live and work in such conditions.

Lunch on Saturday will be on your own which will provide you with the opportunity to take advantage of Fredericksburg’s wonderful eating establishments and perhaps do a little exploring on your own.

Saturday evening at the Marriott will begin with a cash bar cocktail hour followed by an exquisite buffet dinner and the annual meeting. NPS historian, Eric Mink, will provide a program featuring period photographic images of Fredericksburg. There will be a silent auction to raise funds for preservation and the Museum of The Confederacy has graciously agreed to display several articles from their world renowned collection.

Click Here for List of Auction Items! 

On Sunday, we will tour CVBT’s latest acquisition, the 93 acre parcel known as Wilderness Crossroads. This property is in close proximity to the site where Walmart is proposing to build a superstore.  This truly historic ground comprises the historic gateway to the Wilderness. Eric Mink will be our tour guide and CVBT will provide a continental breakfast at the site.

In preparation for our Fredericksburg meeting don't forget our new DVD, Civil War: Fredericksburg Then & Now. This will be a great primer to your visit!

The costs of the events are as follows:

Entire Weekend Package: $150 single/$250 couple

Saturday events only (includes dinner): $115 single/$195 couple

Saturday Dinner meeting only: $40 per person, $25 for children under 15

Sunday only (includes continental breakfast): $50 per person

 Click Link Below to Sign Up and be Sure to Write which Package and Single or Couple - in Comments Box - Choose Annual Dinner from Drop Down Box.

To reserve rooms at the new Marriott contact them at:

1-800-321-2211

Courtyard Fredericksburg Historic District

Cutoff on the room rate is March 21

Be sure to request CVBT special rate!

 Saturday - April 24, 2010

  Location:          Courtyard Marriott, 620 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA

Time:                  8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration and tour check in

    9:00-11:30 a.m. Walking tour featuring street fighting in downtown

                                                     Fredericksburg. Led by NPS Historian Greg Mertz

                                                    11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own

                                    1:30-4:00 p.m. Walking tour highlighting the role of hospitals and                                               

Clara Barton. Led by NPS Chief Historian John Hennessy

5:00-6:00 p.m.  Cocktails and social hour (Silent Auction Opens)

 6:00 p.m.  Dinner buffet

7:00 p.m.  Annual meeting (Silent Auction Closes) 

 Sunday - April 25, 2010

      8:30 a.m. Shuttle departs from hotel for Wilderness Crossroads, off State Rte 3

          9:00-9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast on newly acquired site

     9:30-11:30 a.m. Walking tour led by NPS Historian Eric Mink

      Tour will end no later than noon.  End of weekend

CVBT continues to do great work, thanks to its members. Our annual meetings are a great way to catch up with old friends and see visible progress in preserving battlefield land.

For more information please call Jerry at 540-374-0900
 

You may also e-mail Jerry at:

execdirector@cvbt.org

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We look forward to seeing you at this special event