"Morrison
House Presents"
Cultural Discussion Series
First Tuesday of every month
6 to 8pm - Free Admission
Morrison House,
116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.morrisonhouse.com
/ 703-838-8000
Join us for a
salon-style discussion series exploring Alexandria's
heritage and culture with talks in the stylish
yet comfortable salon of the Morrison House. This
charming setting provides an ideal backdrop for
members of the public to participate in an open
and lively conversation with artists, authors,
and archaeologists from Alexandria and the nationally
acclaimed Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The series
is sponsored by the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association,
the Alexandria Archaeological Commission, and
the Morrison House Hotel. Cocktails will be available
for purchase through The Grille at Morrison House
Hotel, and dinner reservations can be made for
guests who would like to continue their experience
following the event.
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July 6
Catherine's Ring - A Historic Link to Our First President
Morrison House Presents: Richard Klingenmaier, Historian
August 3
Documenting the Textile Culture
Morrison House Presents: Robin Childers, Visiting Torpedo Factory Artist
September 7
Volusia: Civilian, Slave and Soldier Experiences in the Civil War
Morrison House Presents: Amy Bertsch, Historian
October 5
Art and Diplomacy: A Torpedo Factory Metalsmith Makes Cultural Diplomacy with her Craft
Morrison House Presents: Lisa Vershbow, Torpedo Factory Artist
November 2
The Exotic Art of Oriental Brush Painting
Morrison House Presents: Jamaliah Morais, Torpedo Factory Artist
December 7
Morrison House Presents: Charles Lee Decker, Archaeologist
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Coming up
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Tuesday, September 7
Volusia: Civilian, Slave and Soldier Experiences in the Civil War
Morrison House Presents:
Amy Bertsch, Historian
6 to 8pm - FREE
Research into a photograph of “Felix Richards Slaves” reveals how the Civil War impacted three groups of people on a property known as Volusia.
During the first years of the Civil War, Volusia (located where Foxchase is today) was home to a family of slave owners loyal to the Union, hundreds of Union soldiers who camped on the grounds for months at a time, and nearly a dozen enslaved African Americans who served their owners and soldiers alike before finding freedom.
Amy Bertsch of the Office of Historic Alexandria will share their stories and discuss the sources that she consulted in researching this aspect of West End history.
Amy Bertsch has worked for the City of Alexandria since 1996 and joined the Office of Historic Alexandria in 2007. A Historic Preservation student at Northern Virginia Community College , Amy is particularly interested in African-American history and historical archaeology. She is on the Alexandria Historical Society Board of Directors and compiled a photo history of the Alexandria Police Department in 2006. |
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