UPDATE
I am very busy doing a lot of press and preparing for the upcoming premiere of our film The Angel of Marye’s Heights (July 24th - details below). Once this event passes and I am able to catch my breath, I will be back posting at a normal pace. Stay tuned for updates on the Jefferson book project, as well as my next feature in PAR magazine on Ben Franklin and our currency. I am also trying to pitch a lunch review and essay on Gadsby’s Tavern. There will be plenty to share over on the film’s website too including video, photos, and press links from the opening. Thanks for your patience and I hope to see you at one of our screenings.
Official Poster
Designed by Darrin Dick.
Detail Below.
Click here to view a PDF of the premiere program
World premiere of THE ANGEL OF MARYE’S HEIGHTS
A short film of courage and compassion at the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Directed by Clint Ross. Produced by Clint Ross and Michael Aubrecht.
Opens Saturday, July 24, 2010. 6-9pm. Central Rappahannock Regional Library.
1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. (Seating for 140 w/ 180 capacity)
For library information and directions visit: www.librarypoint.org/headquarters Hosted by the National Civil War Life Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit: www.civilwarlife.org.
Admission, refreshments and exhibits are FREE. Suggested donation of $5.
All monies collected will go towards the film’s anticipated DVD production costs.
Doors open at 6. Film starts at 6:30. No one will be admitted during the 30-minute screening. Program includes remarks from the creators, museum exhibits, preservationist booths, music, slide show, re-enactors and more. For more on the film, visit www.theangelmovie.com.
Also look for updates on additional screenings including a very special showing at Liberty University on September 18 to benefit the Civil War Chaplians Museum.
Hot off the press
My latest contribution for Patriots of the American Revolution is running in the current issue. This 6-page feature presents the life and legacy of Mary Ball Washington, and is subtitled The Mother of the Father of Our Country. See a PDF of the article.There is also an interview with me included as a sidebar.
In addition, the July/August issue is packed cover to cover with The Long Shot of 1776 by Hugh T. Harrington, Henry Knox—A Brief Biography by Mark Neaves, Their Finest Performance--The Catawba Indians during the American Revolution by Christopher L. Russell, and A Court Martial at Fort Chambly by Douglas R. Cubbison. Get your copy.
Save the date
The movie premiere for The Angel of Marye's Heights will be held on Saturday, July 24, at the Rappahannock Regional Library in historic downtown Fredericksburg from 6-9+pm. Open to the public. Film showing will begin at around 6:30. No one will be admitted entry during the 30-min. screening. Our program will also feature remarks from the director and producer, intro of present cast and crew, acknowledgements of donors, presentation of cast awards, Q&A. The after-party will include free refreshments, music, and exhibits of local museum foundation and battlefield preservation groups.
This film was sponsored by the National Civil War Life Foundation and has been donated as a permanent exhibit at the Civil War Life Museum. Subsequent screenings tentatively planned for southern VA, GA, SC, and PA. Proceeds benefit the film's upcoming DVD production and distribution costs.
Admission info and party details to come next week. Visit the BLOG at the film's official website at www.theangelmovie.com for updates.
