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Civil War collector, equipment expert to speak at CWRT
For the January 22 meeting, Round Table President Claiborne Darden said, "We are starting something new. There will be a social from 6 to 6:30 p.m. to meet and talk with the speaker, and beverages will be available. Dinner will now start at 6:30 p.m." The speaker has Washington roots, Darden says. "Mr. DuBose is a descendant of Confederate Brig. General Dudley DuBose of Washington, who married the daughter of Robert Toombs. We are very fortunate to be able to get a national-caliber speaker like Bo Dubose to come to Washington. His presentation will be one of our real highlights." DuBose put together the world's largest collection of Civil War items. "What he gave away is the backbone of the Atlanta History Center," Darden said. "He is acknowledged as the top authority in the country on the equipment used by both the Confederate and Union armies." He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Civil War Preservation Trust, The Gettysburg Foundation, The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, and the Atlanta Historical Society. He also has served on the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee University for a number of years. A very large number of people are expected, Darden said. "Please make your reservations as soon as possible by e-mailing me at claibourne@darden-atlanta.net or call and leave a message at (404) 210-5811."
Membership to the Civil War Round Table is open to everyone, and new members can join at the meeting. Annual dues are $25 for individuals, $35 for a family, and $15 for students.
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