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Prior Symposia:

Cavalry 2007
Eutaw Springs 2006
Nathanael Greene 2006
Thomas Sumter 2005
Camden Campaign 2004
Banastre Tarleton 2002

"Blood Be Upon Your Head"
Tarleton and Buford at the Waxhaws

February 27, 2010
Lancaster, South Carolina

Andrew Jackson State Park, Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution, the American Revolution Association, the Friends of Andrew Jackson State Park, and the Friends of the Medford Library invite you to participate in "Blood Be Upon Your Head" - Tarleton and Buford at the Waxhaws" on February 27, 2010. The conference will be held at the University of South Carolina-Lancaster with an afternoon tour of Buford's battleground. Examine the research and the myths surrounding this clash between units of British cavalry and American infantry to understand why scholars have been debating about this battle for 230 years.

Presenters include Todd Braisted of The On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies, on the British Legion and 17th Light Dragoons; Dr. Jim Piecuch of Kennesaw State University and Scott Miskimon who will debate their differing interpretations of the cry of "massacre"; along with David McKissack who is well-versed in the history of the Virginia Continental Line. Bill Anderson will map the daily movements of the troops involved and Lee McGee will discuss the history of cavalry tactics and training. Current Waxhaws battlefield archaeology project manager, archaeologist Scott Butler, will explain the archeology of the battleground. A battlefield tour is included with SCDOT chief archaeologist Wayne D. Roberts, David P. Reuwer and Charles B. Baxley.

Reception – Friday evening 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Springs House (c.1830) 201 West Gay Street in Lancaster, SC. Join the event staff and sponsors to meet the presenters for discussions and libations in this beautiful antebellum home.

The registration fees are $65 per person and $120 per couple. Registration opens at 8:30 am and the conference will begin at 9:00 am in the Bradley Building on the USC-Lancaster campus. Lunch will be provided. For more information and registration, contact Andrew Jackson State Park (803) 285-3344 or andrewjackson@scprt.com.

To Register

· Provide your contact information -  a phone number, e-mail address and mailing address that you prefer we update you by if needed.

· The number of people you wish to register and their names.

· Payment: You may pay in 2 ways (check is the preferred means of payment).

By check - Make the check payable to Friends of Andrew Jackson State Park and mail to: Andrew Jackson State Park
196 Andrew Jackson Park Road
Lancaster , SC 29720

Or by credit card  ( Visa, MC, Am EX, Dis )  by calling 1 – (803) - 285 – 3344

The best time to reach the park staff is between 11:00 am and noon daily.  Often, park staff can also be reached in the afternoon 2:00 until 5:00 pm.

The Jameson Inn in Lancaster is offering a discounted rate if you mention the Andrew Jackson Park Conference.  The Jameson Inn's phone number is 803-283-3344. 

Download Flyer (.pdf)

For student rates contact andrewjackson@scprt.com.

http://www.americanrevolutionassociation.com

Battlefield Tour: boots recommended, gently rolling terrain, in pasturelands, no trail, about 1/2 mile in length.

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SCAR is also working with Dr. Dennis Conrad to plan a cruise ship based presentations and land tours on the major naval and land battles in the Caribbean arising from the American Revolution. We hope to announce this family fun, laid-back but informative program in 2010. Stay tuned for additional information.

Charles B. Baxley
Publisher
Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution

Last updated on February 10, 2010