THE GEN. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON CAMP #28

Sons of Confederate Veterans 101st Reunion

Military Order of the Stars and Bars 60th Reunion

July 30 - August 2, 1997

July 30 - August 2, 1997, The Joseph E. Johnston Camp # 28 hosted the Sons of Confederate Veterans 101st Reunion and the Military Order of the Stars and Bars 60th Reunion in Nashville, Tennessee.

The reunion was held at the Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Camp # 28 sponsored numerous events from motorcoach tours to the Grand Ole Opry at Opryland U.S.A.

The event was kicked off by a reception at Two Rivers Mansion hosted by Nashville Chapters of UDC and SCV Camp #28 and ended with the presentation of debutantes and a dressed ball.

The convention Co-Chairmen were William (Wes) Shofner and Richard H. Knight, Jr. These two gentlemen planned the Convention, supervised the Committee and handled specific responsibilities too numerous to mention.

For additional information on the Convention and the numerous activities look at the Convention Agenda.

The Convention had the unique honor of a special guest. In attendance was Ms. Alberta Martin, said to be the last surviving widow of a Confederate soldier.

Peter Blaisdell portrayed President Jefferson Davis. Mr. Blaisdell, as President Davis, presented a rebuttal to President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. His presentation of "The Other Side of Gettysburg" was a big hit.

The convention offered several motorcoach tours in Nashville and the surrounding areas. The Bus Tours included: Confederate Nashville , Battle of Murfreesboro ( including Sam Davis Home ), Hoods 1864 Tennessee Campaign - Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville ( including Lotz House and Carter House ).

The Convention concluded with the presentation of Debutantes and a dressed Ball. The music ranged from a slow waltz to a very fast reel. The ladies were beautiful and the gentlemen were handsome. A good time was had by all.

1997 GENERAL CONVENTION AGENDA

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

DATE & TIME	EVENT
Wednesday, 30 July
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Registration
12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.	Jefferson Davis Society Luncheon
1:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.	SCV General Executive Council
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	MOSB General Executive Council
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Reception at Two Rivers Mansion hosted by Nashville Chapters of UDC and SCV Camp #28
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Forrest Cavalry Corps Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Credentials
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Order of Southern Cross Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Order of Southern Cross Dinner
7:30 p.m. - until …	Concert at Ryman Auditorium by Kentucky Headhunters, Rhett Atkins, Hwy. 101 and Ronna Reeves
Thursday, 31 July
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Credentials
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m. - Noon	Opening Ceremonies and SCV Business Session I
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	SCV Awards Luncheon: Speaker Father Ed Gleason on " Rebel Sons of Erin "
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Memorial Service at Downtown Presbyterian Church
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Tour of Confederate Circle/Mt. Olivet Cemetery
7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	MOSB Department Meetings
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	SCV Department Meetings
9:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Speech by Pres. Jefferson Davis: A Response to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
10:00 p.m. - until …	Concert by Rebelairs and others
Friday, 1 August
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Registration
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast for Confederate Lodge of Military Research
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Credentials
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	MOSB Session I
10:00 a.m. - Noon	Order of Confederate Rose Business Meeting
10:30 a.m. - Noon	SCV Business Session II
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	MOSB Awards Luncheon: Speaker: Craig L. Symonds on " Gen. Patrick Cleburne "
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Bus Tours: 1. Confederate Nashville; 2. Battle of Murfreesboro (including Sam Davis Home); 3. Hood's 1864 Tennessee Campaign - Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville (including Lotz House and Carter House with buffet supper at Traveler's Rest)
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	John Randolph Oratory Contest
9:30 p.m. - until …	Grand Ole Opry at Opryland
Saturday, 2 August
7:30 a.m. - Noon	Registration
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.	MOSB Prayer Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Credentials
9:00 a.m. - Noon	SCV Business Session III
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Ladies' "Athens of the South" Tour of Nashville
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	MOSB Business Session II
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Order of Confederate Rose Reception and Hospitality Room
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	SCV Executive Council
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Debutante Practice; Flag and Ball Rehearsal; Period Dance Instruction
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	MOSB Executive Council
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Commander's-in-Chief Reception
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Banquet & Awards
9:00 p.m. - Midnight	Debutantes and Ball

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