"Blood Be Upon Your Head"

Here's an event invitation that looks promising, but note that the registration cost increases after Monday, Feb. 1.

"Blood Be Upon Your Head"
Tarleton and Buford at the Waxhaws
February 27, 2010
Lancaster, South Carolina

Andrew Jackson State Park, Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution, the American Revolution Association, the Friends of Andrew Jackson State Park, and the Friends of the Medford Library invite you to attend a one-day program: "Blood Be Upon Your Head" - Tarleton and Buford at the Waxhaws" on February 27, 2010. The conference will be held at the University of South Carolina-Lancaster with an afternoon tour of Buford's battleground. Examine the research and the myths surrounding this clash between units of British cavalry and American infantry to understand why scholars have been debating about this battle for 230 years.

Presenters include Todd Braisted of The On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies, Dr. Jim Piecuch of Kennesaw State University as well as David McKissack and Scott Miskimon who are both well-versed in the history of the Virginia Continental Line. Lee McGee will present on the tactics and training of Revolutionary War era cavalry and Bill Anderson will map the daily movements of the troops involved. Archaeologist Scott Butler will explain his research on the archeology of the battleground.

The registration fees are $50 per person and $85 per couple until February 1, 2010. After February 1st, the rates increase to $65 per person and $120 per couple. Conference registration opens at 8:30 am and the program will begin at 9:00 am in the Bradley Building on the USC-Lancaster campus. Lunch is included. For more information and registration, contact Andrew Jackson State Park (803) 285-3344 or andrewjackson@scprt.com