New England Civilian Symposium

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The first annual (?) New England Civilian Symposium will be held on February 21, 2004 at the New England Civil War Museum, Vernon Town Hall, Park Place, Vernon, CT.

This one-day event will focus on topics to help civilians improve their impressions through examination of original clothing, accessories, and photographs. It will also feature talks on first person interaction, appropriate and authentic activities/scenarios for civilians. In addition, there will be an examination and review of mid-19th century jewelry.

We are hoping to make this a regular event and hope that we get many interested attendees. If anyone has any suggestions regarding future topics or speakers, please let us know.

We are proud to have a collection of original clothing and accessories on display for study and photographing, as well as many CDVs of men, women, and children.

The day will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are asking for a $5.00 donation per person.

If you are interested in attending or receiving further information, please contact:

Lisa Pereira at oranjkat@aol.com
Jessica Craig at snowcraig@att.net
Rae Bertellotti at mmezaza@juno.com

Thank you,

Jessica Craig

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This is the schedule for the First New England Civilian Symposium. It
will be held February 21, 2004 at the New England Civil War Museum, in Vernon, CT.

For more information about the Museum, visit their website at:
http://pages.cthome.net/ne.civilwar.mus/

10 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

10:15 a.m. "Seeing the Civilian Elephant: Suggestions to Enhance Your Period Civilian Experience" By Pam Kingsley-Bryda, of Columbia's
Daughters

11 a.m. "Family Jewels: Identifying Period Jewelry and Choosing Reproductions" By Rae C. Bertellotti, The Liberty Greys

11:45 a.m. Break for Lunch/Tag Sale Shopping....
(Bring a bag lunch, or there are places close by)

1 p.m. "Their Way Is The Correct Way: Using Original Garments to
Improve Your Reproductions." By Jessica Craig, 1st MA Cavalry, Co. B. Civilians & Atlantic Guard Soldier's Aid Society.

1:45 p.m. "I Found This Photo...Using Period Images as Fashion
References." By Lisa Pereira, The Liberty Greys

2:30 p.m. Speakers Panel, Q&A

3:15 p.m. Break to photograph and examine exhibits.....shop....talk...

5 p.m. Symposium ends

As mentioned, we will be holding a tag sale for people who may want to sell clothing, fabric, or accessories. We are asking people who are interested in selling items to make sure that the items they are selling will help people improve their impressions (no farby stuff!).

Original garments, accessories, and photographs will be on display and available for photographing and examination.

For more information, directions, etc, please contact:
Rae Bertellotti, mmezaza@juno.com
Jessica Craig, snowcraig@att.net
or Lisa Pereira, oranjkat@aol.com