Lecture by Civil War Historian Harold Holzer at the


National Building Museum followed by cocktails and dinner


Our first night together will be spent in the spectacular National Building Museum – originally built between 1882 and 1887 by Montgomery Meigs as the Pension Building for Civil War Veterans. Starting with President Grover Cleveland’s inaugural ball in 1885, it has since played host to all Military Presidential inaugural balls. It is the actual place Civil War veterans came to collect their pensions and its exterior has a magnificent frieze dedicated to those soldiers. The museum closes to the public at 5:00 PM, giving us private access for an incredible night of enlightenment and celebration. We will receive uncommon insights into the history and present day use of the building.


In addition to its collections of objects and drawings from noted architects, the National Building Museum is renowned as a forum for the development, exploration, and exchange of ideas, making it the perfect venue to hear noted Civil War historian and Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer speak to us. Holzer is the author of 36 books on the Civil War and is Senior External Affairs Director for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Following the Holzer presentation, we will adjourn to a welcome reception in the magnificent Great Hall, complete with eight massive 75-foot Corinthian columns. We will also enjoy a seated welcome dinner in this spectacular space and be entertained by a Victorian Dance performance by costumed period dancers from the Civil War era.


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