Civil War group sets presentation by Lee expert H. Alex Wise

H. Alex Wise, President of The American Civil War Center at the Tredegar Gun Foundry in Richmond, Virginia, will present "General Robert E. Lee: A Study in Character" to the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday night, March 26, at The Fitzpatrick Hotel on the Square in Washington.

CWRT President Claibourne Darden says that the public is invited. "The cost of the meeting is $10 per person and includes a very nice dinner. Please make reservations, as soon as possible, by e-mail at claibourne @darden-atlanta.net or by calling 404-210-5811 and leaving a message."

"Mr. Wise's presentation will deal with what formed the character of General Robert E. Lee, one of histories' most capable generals, and how this character allowed him to be able to keep his bearings when his world was turning upside down," Darden said. "This will give an insight into the formation of the true greatness of a man. As then-President Abraham Lincoln stated in exasperation, 'The South has all the best Generals.' In this matter, Lincoln was right. Mr. Wise will present information on General Lee, heretofore not publicly available. You don't want to miss this one!"

Before becoming President of The American Civil War Center at Tredegar, Wise was the Director of the Virginia Department of Historical Resources, the Commonwealth's historical preservation agency. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and holds Masters Degrees from both George Washington University and Georgetown University and a Law Degree from Washington and Lee University. He has served on the Boards of the Museum of The Confederacy and the Civil War Preservation Trust. Wise's direct ancestor, Henry Wise, was the Governor of Virginia at the outbreak of the War and later was Brigadier General in the Confederate Army.

Membership in 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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