ANA CIVIL WAR ERA NUMISMATICS SEMINAR Público Deposited
The E-Sylum: Volume 7, Number 12, March 21, 2004, Article 2
ANA CIVIL WAR ERA NUMISMATICS SEMINAR
Gail Baker, ANA Education Director, writes: "The American
Numismatic Association (ANA) presents a 3-day numismatic
tour of the American Civil War. This is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to be immersed in the turmoil of the single greatest
event that shaped America and in the official and non-official
money spawned by the conflict. Learn from specialist David
Schenkman about encased postage stamps, Civil War tokens,
Confederate money, and sutler tokens ? how and why they
were made and used. Tour six Civil War Battlefield sites:
Harpers Ferry, Antietam, Manassas I & II, Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, lead by professional numismatist and battlefield
tour guide Colonel Steven Ellsworth, a graduate of the National
War College in Washington D.C., and the National Defense
University and a direct descendant of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth,
the first Union officer killed in the War. Steve's broad
perspective offers valuable insights into tactical, strategic, and
political aspects of the Civil War.Students begin their journey back to the 19th century on Sunday,
August 22 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia with a two-night
stay at the beautiful and historic Bavarian Inn on the Potomac
River, and continue on for one night in Fairfax, Virginia. The
package also includes 3 breakfasts, daily box lunches, and
travel in a deluxe air-conditioned bus. The journey concludes
at Dulles Airport on Wednesday, August 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Tuition, meals and accommodations: $895 single/$695 double.
Tuition only: $595. For more information, contact Gail Baker
at education at money.org."- 2004-03-21
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