"The Pen and the Sword:
Researching the American Civil War"
featuring Wayne Motts
Saturday, November 5, 2005
Did you have a relative in the war?...Do you want to know more about a certain battle?...Are you interested in a certain action at Gettysburg?...
Here’s your chance to learn how professional historians pursue and collect primary source material for publications and presentations!
Join historian, licensed battlefield guide and former FNPG board member Wayne E. Motts for an in-depth research seminar on how to research any topic related to the Civil War. This all-day seminar will take in researching special collections, libraries, and the National Archives of the United States. It will cover published and unpublished material and special attention will be paid to electronic resources. The seminar will cater to the topics and interests of the attendees. Participants will receive several handouts and a copy of Wayne’s power-point presentation (CD) (All included in the registration fee!). You won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Wayne E. Motts is the executive director of the Adams County Historical Society in Gettysburg and has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park for 17 years. He has been a frequent lecturer and guide at many FNPG events. From 1999-2003 he served on the board of directors of the FNPG. He was a close friend of John Scott Adams for which this program was named.
The fee for the seminar is $60.00 per person. Lunch will be on your own. Registration deadline is October 24, 2005.
The Adams Seminar is made possible by Barbara Adams in memory of her husband John S. Adams.