On this past Friday afternoon, the City of Lynchburg began a
weeklong series of events commemorating the June 17 - 18 Battle of Lynchburg
during the American Civil War. Planning
for these events began in 2011 and has involved local museums', heritage
organizations, churches, and colleges. I
would like to congratulate Greg Starbuck and Kevin Shroyer, who provided outstanding
leadership for the sesquicentennial
commemoration, and also the Lynchburg Sesquicentennial Committee for the
work they have done to coordinate such a massive educational opportunity for
the people of Lynchburg and the surrounding counties. The preservation and inculcation of our
history, both as a nation and locally, through events like those planned in
Lynchburg this week are critical to ensuring, that our children and all the
future generations will understand, cherish,
and honor the story of America and the men and women whose sacrifice and
hard work created the great country they have inherited. I would enjoin my fellow citizens to go to
the Discover Lynchburg website or check the Sunday newspaper for the schedule
of sesquicentennial events coming up
during the week ahead.
Mark R. Day
Past Commander Department of the Chesapeake Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Past Commander Taylor-Wilson Camp 10 Sons of Union Veterans
of the Civil WarPast President Lynchburg Civil War Round Table
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