The Valentine Museum presents its Federal Forays symposium 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
March 15, 1997, at the museum in Richmond, Virginia.
<Forming a Nation: Life and Issues in the New Republic>
Long overlooked by historians, the period of the nation's formation
was particularly rich in Virginia's new capital, where many of the ideas
that crafted the United States originated. Several of the country's
founders were Virginians who were proud for their successes to be reflected
nationally. Federal Forays examines this flourishing political and economic
era at the site of the elegant home of a prominent Richmond citizen, the
1812 Wickham House at the Valentine Museum, just blocks from Jefferson's
majestic Capitol.
The Program: 9 a.m.-noon
Registration
Introduction and welcome by William Martin, Director, The Valentine
Museum
"Forming a Nation: An Overview"
Dr. Peter S. Onuf is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Professor of
History at the University of Virginia, where he chairs the history
department. He is the editor of <Jeffersonian Legacies>.
"The Formation of a Jurist: John Marshall at the Bar"
Charles F. Hobson is the editor of <The Papers of John Marshall>, an edition
sponsored by the Institute of Early American History and Culture and The
College of William and Mary. He is the author of <The Great Chief Justice:
John Marshall and the Rule of Law>.
Noon-2 p.m.
Box lunch at Monumental Church
An Architectural Walking Tour of Historic Court End, led by Robert
P. Winthrop, an award-winning architect who specializes in the restoration
of historically significant buildings. Comfortable shoes recommended.
2-4:30 p.m.
"With Considerable Management and Forethought: Mistresses and
Servants in the Upper South"
Kym S. Rice is the assistant director of the Museum Studies Program at The
George Washington University and an experienced guest curator of museum
exhibitions, including <A Woman's War: Southern Women, Civil War and the
Confederate Legacy>, currently on view at the Museum of the Confederacy nearby.
"Democracy's Designs: Early White House Interiors"
Betty C. Monkman is the associate curator of the White House in Washington,
DC, home to 39 American Presidents.
Tours of the Valentine's 1812 Wickham House
4:30-5:30 p.m.--Period Potables: A concluding reception
Arrangements
Transportation: United Airlines is offering a 5-10% discount off applicable
fares to all Federal Forays attendees. Call United at 800-531-4041 and refer
to Meeting ID Number 512AP.
Lodging: The Omni Richmond Hotel, located in Richmond's historic Shockoe
Slip business district, offers a discounted rate for Federal Forays
attendees March 14 and 15. Single and double rooms are available for $89 per
night, plus applicable sales tax. Please call the hotel at 804-344-7000 and
identify yourself as a participant in the Valentine Museum's Federal
program. Rooms will be held until Feb. 21; after Feb. 21, the discount will
be honored as space is available.
Lunch: A variety of box lunches will be ordered through Incredible Edibles,
the caterer which operates Wickham's Garden Cafe at the Valentine Museum.
Please indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form. COST: $10
Parking: The Omni will provide a free van service to and from the museum
Friday and Saturday evening and Saturday morning. There are several parking
lots near the museum, as well as on-street parking, most of which are free
on weekends.
<Pre-Program Costume Close-Up>
Federal Forays registrants may attend an optional session on Friday, March
14, 3-5 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese reception.
"Neoclassical Was the Mode: Fashionable Clothing & Accessories, 1795-1830,
from the Valentine's Collection"
What did fashionable Virginians wear as they shaped the new United
States? Find out at a special viewing of clothing and accessories from the
Valentine's nationally-known costume and textile collection. Available
exclusively to Federal Forays attendees, this display will connect fashion
to other decorative arts trends of the period. Colleen Callahan, the
Valentine's curator of costumes and textiles, will provide lively commentary
on the display. FEE: $15
Federal Forays Registration Form
NOTE: Because of space considerations, registration will be limited to 75
participants. Please register early to ensure your space.
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City/State/ZIP _______________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________
Special needs: ______________________________________
Please check:
Registration fee for March 15 $75
Member/Student 10%-discount registration $67
(Enclose a copy of student ID)
ADD the Costume Close-Up on March 14 $15
ADD a box lunch $10
My check for TOTAL enclosed: $ ________
Charge my ___ American Express ___Discover ___ Mastercard ___VISA
Card Number ___________________________Expires _____
Signature __________________________________________
Mail to: Federal Forays, The Valentine Museum
1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA 23219
Fax credit card registrations to 804-643-3510.
Call 804-649-0711 for credit-card registration or information.
Registration deadline is March 7, 1997.
The Valentine Museum
1015 E. Clay St.
Richmond, VA 23219-1590
804-649-0711 voice * 804-643-3510 fax
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