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Francis Marion/Swamp Fox Symposium
Presenters & plans are in progress for Francis Marion Symposium Oct. 14-15, 2011
You missed the best one yet
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  October 15-16, 2010: 8th Francis Marion / Swamp Fox Symposium
 Immerse yourself in Francis Marion's world and learn the significance of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

Site: FE DuBose Campus of  Central Carolina Technical College, I-95, Exit 122, ½ mi E on US 521, Manning, SC.Marion in miniature on our pin

      This is what you missed at some past Francis Marion Symposiums 2006-2003:

                   4th Francis Marion Symposium October 27-28, 2006

     Francis Marion Symposium commemorates the 225th anniversary for the Rev. War campaigns in the South.

      “1781, The War Changes, Victory in the South.”
     October 27 and 28, 2006 is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Revolutionary War History. 
Let the American Revolution come alive and be real for you as it approached its crescendo in South Carolina in 1781.  Ride where Marion rode on the Old River Road.  See the battle sites.  Make friends and meet researchers and authors as they tell and act out the extraordinary story of the Revolutionary War.  South Carolina is arguably the richest of all treasure troves of Revolutionary War History.  We are just beginning to push back the curtain and understand the magnificent courage and character of our early ancestors.  A refreshing, wonderful experience you'll treasure for a long time.
 
Dr Swager explains the Southern Campaign Friday, Oct 27, 2006


Christine Swager: Set the Stage with the Southern Campaign





 

Photo by GP Summers
 
Cannon Crew at the Reception Vernon Tanner: The American Indian Participation  


The Jack's Creek Militia and their cannon at
the Reception at Silver Lakes Plantation Trophy Room





Photo by Brian Jarvis of The Manning Times

Saturday, Oct 28, 2006

Pat O’Kelley: The Bridges Campaign of 1781, Watson / Marion


View of Wyboo Battle site by the lake today
Depart for tour: Notable Marion Revolutionary War Sites:
First stop: Battle of Wyboo Swamp Site
George & Patrick set the scene.






Photo by Brian Jarvis of The Manning Times

Lunch: Church of the Epiphany

Nicki Sackrison:   The Non-traditional 18th Century Woman
Daniel J. Bell: A Distant Memory of Heroes: Burial Sites: Hayne / Marion
Karen MacNutt:   Marion, the Man  

 
 General Marion and Oscar Reminisce  Linzy & Karen Washington              An evening in history:
  Joe T. Stukes and Linzy Washington:
  “Gen. Francis Marion and
Oscar Marion Reminisce ” 
Menu:
   Peter Horry Wild Boar Pork
   Eutaw Springs Sweet Potato
   Baby Banastre Butter Beans
   Squash Ferguson
   Green Dragoon Salad
   Sumter Biscuits 
   Pound Watson Cake
          & Wild Marion Berries
   Ox Swamp Tea,  Jack’s Creek
         Water,  Black Hole Coffee

Brian Jarvis of The Manning Times

Inclusions: All Presentations Friday & Saturday - Friday: Presentations, Reception, including heavy Hors D’oeuvres  -
 Saturday:  Breakfast snacks - Saturday:  Presentations and lunch  - Saturday:  Dinner Theater

  Site Location:
Central Carolina Technical College, FE DuBose Campus, Manning, SC.
 This is on US 521, 1 mile east of I-95, exit 122. Manning, SC 29102
See Francis Marion related items for sale.   
   Participate with your attendance!!
                                             Francis Marion Symposium,  Mr. C. Hester, Treasurer
                                             PO Box 667,    Manning, SC 29102
                  Questions:  George Summers 803-478-2645  gcsummers@ftc-i.net
                  Latest Info & Details at www.francismarionsymposium.com

 You should have been here: 4th  Francis Marion Symposium  October 27-28, 2006
 This symposium celebrates the 225th anniversary of Francis Marion in the 1781 SC campaigns.
  January 25, 1781 Marion at Georgetown with Lee
  January 29, 1781 Raided Moncks Corner & Congaree
  February 27, 1781  First Battle of Fort Watson defeat of Thomas Sumter
  March 6-28, 1781 Bridges Campaign:
  Marion
at Wiboo Swamp, Mount Hope Swamp, Lower Bridge of the Black River, Snows Island and Sampit Bridge.
  April 16-23, 1781 Marion and Lee  Siege of Fort Watson, Fort fell with Maham Tower, Scot's Lake, Santee River
  May 6, 1781 Marion and Lee at Fort Motte
  May 28, 1781 Georgetown
  June 6, 1781 British evacuate Georgetown
  July 8, 1781 Moncks Corner & Orangeburg
  July 17, 1781 Marion and Lee at Quinby Bridge & Shubrick’s Plantation
  August 4, 1781 Col. Isaac Hayne is hanged in Charleston
  August 13, 1781 Marion ambushes Fraser and his Loyal SC Dragoons at Parker's Ferry Causeway
  Sept. 8, 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs on Santee River
  Sept. 20, 1781 Port’s Ferry on Pee Dee River
  October 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown
  Nov. 9, 1781 Marion learns of Cornwallis surrendered
  Nov. 10, 1781 Celebration party at John Cantey’s: “a fine party for the ladies of Santee”
Drum and Fifes at 3rd Francis Marion Symposium

Drum and fifes (Ray Moran, Garland Hart and Dan Culpepper) 
at Francis Marion Symposium 2005 were a big hit. 
Photo provided by The Item.
Videos Available: (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010)

 Trevor Tollison and the Francis Marion Symposium
By Sandi Chaney, The Item  

     One of the best things about the symposium, nine years old Trevor Tollison said, was that he learned about battle strategies Marion used. “I learned that Francis Marion would attack on three sides instead of four,” he said, “because if they attacked on four, the British would probably be more determined to fight.  And Marion didn’t have many men, which would make the greater risk, so by leaving one side open, he would actually give the enemy an opportunity to escape.”

          Trevor’s favorite part of the symposium was the film, “Chasing the Swamp Fox,” shown on Friday evening.  The film, which was created by two young filmmakers for South Carolina’s ETV, used a great deal of footage shot in Clarendon County last summer.  Fort Watson, the Richardson Cemetery, Mt. Hope Swamp, and Half Way Swamp were some of the local sites featured in the film.

          For that reason, Trevor enjoyed the bus tour, especially when they saw Half Way Swamp.   He admitted, however, that he didn’t actually see all the sites visited on the bus tour.  “The bus tour was good, but I fell asleep after lunch, after we saw the Half Way Swamp,” he said.  “The seats were so comfortable, and I ate a lot of food.”

          He also enjoyed the fife and drum performance during Friday evening’s reception at the historic Land Law Offices building.  Trevor took the opportunity to talk to drummer Ray Moran and fifers Garland Hart, and Dan Culpepper, who were delighted to have such a charming and eager young fan.

         Trevor’s third grade class, with teacher Kay Prothro, recently studied about South Carolina’s role in the Revolutionary War and Francis Marion’s importance, which sparked his interest in that part of history.   Trevor even saved his students’ weekly South Carolina newsletter on the subject because “I knew it would be important some day.” 
When his parents, Steve and Beverly Tollison, showed him the article in The Item about the symposium, he immediately asked if they could go. 

         Trevor did not attend all the presentations.  Steve, a physician with the Palmetto Women’s HealthCare, and Beverly brought him to the activities they thought he would most enjoy, such as the bus tour, the movie, and the musicians’ performance.   They did not bring him to the dinner theater on Saturday night, because he had had quite a full day already, and they did not know whether the event would be age-appropriate. 

            “I really liked the dinner and the impersonation of  (South Carolina’s first Gov. John) Rutledge,” said Beverly.  “I didn’t really know that much about him, and Dr. Stukes just brought him to life.  And the food was excellent.  I think Trevor would have enjoyed it.”
      Trevor is already making plans to attend next year, and they hope to invite some classmates and friends who he thinks would enjoy it as well. “We were very lucky to go there,” he said emphatically. 

     For a special school project assignment, Trevor is now planning to do a report on “the life of Francis Marion, or some of his battles, or maybe both,” accompanied perhaps by a model of a battle, and he’s busy researching now.  At nine years old, he is already a frequent visitor to the Harvin Clarendon Library and the Clarendon County Archives. 

Questions:  Francis Marion Symposium
        PO Box 667         Manning, SC 29102
803-478-2645 Or  E-mail   gcsummers@ftc-i.net 

Did you miss this?
March 11 and 12, 2005 was a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Revolutionary War History. 
Let the American Revolution come alive and be real for you as it approached its crescendo in South Carolina in 1780.  Ride where Marion and Sumter rode on the Kings Highway.  See the battle sites. Tthe archaeological expert will talk & display the newest 2004 discoveries. Get inside the brilliant mind of SC Governor John Rutledge as he coordinated partisan bands and bonded with General Nathaniel Green.  Make friends and meet researchers and authors as they tell and act out the extraordinary story of the Revolutionary War.   South Carolina is arguably the richest of all treasure troves of Revolutionary War History.  We are just beginning to push back the curtain and understand the magnificent courage and character of our early ancestors.    A refreshing, wonderful experience you'll treasure for a long time. 
      3rd Francis Marion Symposium  March 11-12, 2005

        Frank Stovall - Musgrove's Mill: Aug 18, 1780: Elijah Clark & Isaac Shelby vs Patrick Ferguson
        Scott Withrow - Kings Mt.: Oct 7, 1780:  Maj. Patrick Ferguson meets his end 
        Reception @  Historic Land CourtYard, Manning, SC & Moran  & Fifer Culpepper - Military commands w/ music
        Val Green - Catawba Path/Lawson's in this area 
        Doug Crutchfield - Marion & his Militia
        Dr. Christine Swager - Marion Battle/ Engagement sites to be visited
      Tour  ( The sites of Sumter's home, Battle of Great Savannah, Richbourg's Mill, Jack's Creek, Ox Swamp,      
                  Richardson Cemetery, Half Way Swamp
  and others may be part of the tour.
        Steve Smith - On-going research & findings at Fort Motte
        Dinner Theater -  An evening in history with  “John Rutledge” Get inside the brilliant mind of SC Governor John Rutledge as he coordinated partisan bands and bonded with General Nathaniel Green.

   Inclusions: All Presentations - Friday – Reception, including heavy Hors D’oeuvres
        - Saturday - Breakfast snacks - Saturday - Bus tour with lunch - Saturday - Dinner Theater
  Presentations @ Days Inn, I-95, Exit 115 & US 301:  5973 Alex Harvin Hwy., Manning, SC 29102
  Meals, tour guides, lectures, displays, bus transportation, all included, 
  discounts for couples & early registrations. 
  3rd FRANCIS MARION SYMPOSIUM, March 11-12, 2005 was at the Days Inn of Manning, I-95, Exit 115 & US 301

Experts: Dr. Joe Stukes, Dr. Christine Swager, Dr. Tom Powers, Val Green (Catawba/Santee Path), Frank Stovall (Musgrove Mill), Scott Withrow (Kings Mt), Doug Crutchfield, Steve Smith (Fort Motte), Ray Moran & Fifer Dan Culpepper (Drum & fife Military commands to the troops). The sites of Battle of Great Savannah, Richbourg's Mill, Jack's Creek, Ox Swamp, Richardson Cemetery, Half Way Swamp and others may be part of the tour. We will visit the area of Sumter's home where Marion freed the Maryland prisoners following Gates defeat at Camden.
Walk the sites where Marion was most effective in the Santee 

Some of the 1780 campaigns:
  Mar 7 – May 12, 1780:  Siege of Charleston
  August 1780:  Battle of Camden
  August 18, 1780: Battle of Musgrove Mill
  Aug 20-24, 1780:  Battle of Great Savannah or Nelson's Ferry
  Oct 7, 1780:  Battle of Kings Mt.
  Oct 25, 1780:  Battle of Tearcoat
  Nov 7-8, 1780:  Confrontation at Richbourg's Mill & Chase to Ox Swamp
  Nov 1780:  Richardson Cemetery & Tarleton
  Dec 12-17, 1780: Battle of Half Way Swamp

Francis Marion Symposium II - March 26-27, 2004
Videos or DVDs Available (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008):
Call 803-478-2645 or email: gcsummers@ftc-i.net 
Athena shows what Marion's camp could have been.
                                                   Francis Marion Symposium II General Francis Marion  Swamp Fox  American Revolutionary War 
Look what you missed:
"Marion & Light Horse Harry Lee & their Campaigns"
FMS II - 26 - 27 March 2004
Location: Central Carolina Technical College, FE DuBose Campus, Manning, SC.
 This is on US 521, 1 mile east of I-95, exit 122.

 -Presentations and a tour to the sites of Forts Watson and Motte
- Dinner theater of Marion, Lee and Motte

  Francis Marion Symposium II (March 26-27, 2004)
 "Marion & Light Horse Harry Lee & their Campaigns"
Site: Central Carolina Technical College, FE DuBose Campus, Manning, SC.
Presentations:
George Fields – Gen Marion, Fox in the Swamps & on High Grounds
Joe Stukes – Henry Laurens
Herb Puckett – Francis Marion, The Regular
Tour including Luther Wannamaker at Ft Motte
Christine Swager – Eutaw Springs
Dinner Theater: Francis Marion, Light Horse Harry Lee & Rebecca Motte
Discuss the War (Joe Stukes, Howard Burnham, Athena Westeren)

Francis Marion Symposium,  PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102
803-478-2645 / FAX: 803-478-2645,   gcsummers@ftc-i.net      Visit the Swamp Fox Murals Trail. ©2002

Gen. Francis Marion played a major role in the American Revolution.
Many of these engagements took place in the Clarendon County area.
According to Professor Henry Lumpkin about a third of all battles were fought in S.C.
and Marion had a hand in roughly a third of those. 
 During this symposium we want to explore the man, 
the tactics and the effect he had on the overall war effort.

Payment:   Make check payable to Francis Marion Symposium (non-refundable after 10/8/11)

Mail to:  Francis Marion Symposium,  PO Box 667,  Manning, SC 29102

Questions call   803-478-2645  or E-mail  gcsummers@ftc-i.net

Book your own room and advise motel you are attending symposium for the special rates. 
Transportation and accommodations:  responsibility of attendee.

 Visit the Swamp Fox Murals Trail. ©2002   Turbeville, Manning, Paxville, Summerton
              Francis Marion Symposiums: I (2003), II (2004), III (2005), IV (2006), V (2007) & VI (2008): 

Videos or DVDs Available: $15 for 1 year or 2 years for $25:

Call 803-478-2645 or email: gcsummers@ftc-i.net 

Francis Marion Symposium II: Presenters: Howard Burnham, George Fields, Herbert Puckett,
 Joe Taylor Stukes, Christine Swager, Luther Wannamaker, Athena Westeren

Santee Indian Mound and site of Ft Watson Francis Marion Symposium foxes on the set

Look what you missed:

We explore General Francis Marion, his tactics & Militia
and the effect the Swamp Fox had on the American Revolutionary War.
Francis Marion Symposium II
Including Swamp Fox Murals Trail ©2002
March 26-27, 2004

Francis Marion Symposium I  -  April 25-27, 2003
Videos Available:
  Call 803-478-2645 or email:gcsummers@ftc-i.net 

Great success at the 1st Symposium:
Francis Marion Symposium Marion Tarleton Dinner Theater Presentation
Marion and Tarleton discuss their lives and battles. 

Look what you missed:  Francis Marion Symposium I   April 25-27, 2003
Videos Available, $15 for 1 year or 2 years for $25:
Call 803-478-2645 or email: gcsummers@ftc-i.net

 Francis Marion Symposium I  (2003)  Agenda:
Site: Central Carolina Technical College, FE DuBose Campus, Manning, SC
April 25, 2003
Lauren Pogue: "Francis Marion: The Man & The Myth" Senior honors candidate, University of North Carolina   
John Robertson: "Mapping Historical Sites" Published, expertise in the location and mapping of historical locations  
Scott Withrow: "Francis Marion Among the Cherokee" High school and college history instructor, historic interpreter and a Curator at Roper Center
  Dr. Christine Swager: "Francis Marion: Stranger Than Fiction" Retired USC Professor, Author of three books on Marion and the Revolutionary War
April 26, 2003
Maj. (Ret.) Herb Pucket: "Marion and the 2nd SC" Sgt. Major in 2nd South Carolina, Marion’s Brigade  
Steve Smith: "Marion's Snow Island Encampment" Historic archaeological professional, SCIAA, projects with the National Park Service and Palmetto Foundation 
  Dr. John Frierson: "Marion Order Books 1781-1782" Retired History Professor with specialty in Revolutionary and Colonial Period
Ross St. George: "Irregular Warfare: Greene vs. Cornwallis" Ph.D. candidate in History, University of North Carolina, Wilmington  
  Christopher T. George: "Lt. Col. John Eager Howard & Maryland Line" Author, Independent Historian and Freelance Writer  
Dinner Theater:
Dr. Joe Taylor Stukes as Gen. Francis Marion: Retired History Professor, Historic Tour Director, Impersonator of Historic Personalities
Howard Burnham as Lt. Col. 'Ban' Tarleton:  British Professional actor and Historic Impersonator
Marion and Tarleton discuss their lives and battles.

Francis Marion Symposium entry and snaps of presenters
Presenters Herb Puckett, John Frierson & Chris George in action

Francis Marion Symposium offered two fine bus tours of engagement sites and chases Francis Marion Tomb visited on one of the Symposium tours.
Great bus tour group.

Marion and Tarleton discuss their lives and battles Dinner Theater:
Dr. Joe Taylor Stukes as Gen. Francis Marion
Howard Burnham as Lt. Col. 'Ban' Tarleton
Francis Marion Symposium presented Marion and Tarleton at their best

Photos from Bruce Kriebel & George Summers

Presenters Lauren Pogue, John Robertson & Chris Swager in action.

 Rev. Encampment & Living History February 25-26, 2011
"Celebrate Gen. Francis Marion Memorial Day" in Summerton, SC.
Symposium and Encampment featured in SCIWay, South Carolina Information Highway.
Coverage of the Francis Marion Symposium appears in "Smoke & Fire News",
July 2003 & 2005:  www.smoke-fire.com
and "Carologue", Fall 2003, Publication of SC Historical Society
www.schistory.org

  Look What You Missed     March 11-12, 2005
   3rd Francis Marion/Swamp Fox Symposium/Swamposium
  “1780, The War is Changing, No Southern Hospitality for the British”

  225th Anniversary of SC 1780 Campaigns   Manning/Summerton, Clarendon County, SC

   Francis Marion Symposium III Draws People from as Far Away as Massachusetts
   By Sandi Chaney, The Item

         It is often true that people who live in Paris have never been in the Eiffel Tower and New York City residents have not visited the Statue of Liberty.  Tourists and visitors, however, frequently make those two destinations their first priority.

        So it seems to be with many local residents and the Francis Marion legacy here in Clarendon County.  Many people in the county, or even in the state, do not realize the importance that Marion, also known as the Swamp Fox, had during our fight to gain our independence from England or, in the larger sense, the important role that South Carolina played during the Revolutionary War struggle. 

         The third annual Francis Marion Symposium was held March 11-12, and people came from MA, PA, NC, GA as well as from Clarendon County and all over SC, to attend the two-day event. 

         Karen MacNutt came from Massachusetts for the second year in a row to learn about Francis Marion and area history.  “I have been a big Revolutionary War fan, in particular a fan of the Southern campaign, and in particular a fan of Francis Marion for more years than I can remember,” she said, “probably from the time that Walt Disney created the “Swamp Fox” television productions with Leslie Nielsen.   But I quickly realized the man (Marion) was much more complex, much more interesting than he's ever been portrayed in fiction.   I've read a lot of biographies, and many people who were in the army during the Revolutionary War were pretty shallow.  But some are real patriots and have quite a depth.  I think Marion felt the cause passionately.”

      County newcomers Tom and Sue Czerwinski enjoyed the entire event.  Tom was particularly impressed with the quality of the presenters and the obvious, sometimes emotional, connection many of the attendees have with Francis Marion and the entire Revolutionary War experience.

      “These people (presenters) are real historians, probing primary sources of information,” said Tom, who has had a longtime professional and personal interest in military history.  “So many have gone into original journals and documents to get their information.  And the more you read, the more you understand that this is a fascinating story of very complex people, and from a military point of view, it has been underestimated and unappreciated.”

      Sue agreed, emphasizing also the eloquence of the presenters that made all their knowledge even more interesting to the audience.   And that audience, she said, was so diverse it made the event even better than she had expected.  Mark Davis, lead park ranger at the Fort Moultrie National Monument, mentioned the multi-faceted group as well, saying it was educational just to meet the various attendees with their diverse backgrounds and reasons for coming.

      Symposium organizers always hope there will be something for everyone, and they seem to have succeeded again this year.

  The musical performance by drummer Ray Moran and fifers Garland Hart and Dan Culpepper was a big hit at Friday's reception at the historic Land Law Office building.  The three gave a sample of the musical commands and camp duty tunes, like “reveille,” “assembly,” and “inspection,” that were used at that time since, as nine-year-old attendee Trevor Tollison said, “they didn't have walkie-talkies back then.”  A look around the room found many toes tapping as the trio played a concert of marches of the era. 

     Everyone enjoyed the Saturday evening dinner theater, with Dr. Joseph Stukes portraying the first governor of South Carolina, John Rutledge.“I've seen Joe several times before, portraying other people, and he's always excellent,” said organizer George Summers, “but this was absolutely the best I've ever seen him.  He crammed so much history into his presentation, and he made it enjoyable.”

       Rep. James E. Clyburn, from South Carolina's 6th District, came to the event to announce that, after three years of effort, Clarendon County has been included in a bill designed to authorize a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a Revolutionary Heritage area in South Carolina.  That bill is scheduled to come up soon for debate and possible vote.

     Many people spent time at the display table of Revolutionary War weaponry, most crafted by local residents Al Hausfeld and Dickie Felder.  The rifles, close to five feet tall and weighing more than 10 pounds, are made from beautifully grained wood and brass or silver decorative pieces.   The walls were filled with images from the South Carolina Historical Society's collection of items pertaining to Francis Marion and this area, brought to the event by Mike Coker.  There were posters, notecards, crafts, and many other items on display and available for purchase. 

      MacNutt believes there are some valuable life lessons to be learned from studying Marion's life and times – lessons that transcend the man himself.  “They had nothing, really,” she said.  “Everybody was surrendering, but he didn't do that.  He kept going, and by the force of his own character, he kept things together.  It's a lesson we can all learn, that if something is worth having, it requires you to fight hard for it.  The fact that you don't have everything you need or you don't have the best of everything just means you have to be smarter than the next guy.  And if you have that force of character, that force of will, the commitment, and a belief in something bigger than yourself, you will have the advantage.”
        “People have to have a feeling for their history or they lose it,” said MacNutt.  “They lose a sense of who they are and why they're here.”

        Tom Czerwinski calls the Revolutionary War history in this area “part of the heartstrings of South Carolina.”   This heritage is empowering, he believes, both to South Carolina's standing among the other 49 states and, on a more personal level, to South Carolinians’ pride and self-esteem.

Questions:  Francis Marion Symposium
        PO Box 667         Manning, SC 29102
803-478-2645 Or  E-mail   gcsummers@ftc-i.net 

Francis Marion Symposium  PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102
803-478-2645 / FAX: 803-478-2645
gcsummers@ftc-i.net 

Visit the Swamp Fox Murals Trail. ©2002

Gen. Francis Marion played a major role in the American Revolution.
Many of these engagements took place in the Clarendon County area.
According to Professor Henry Lumpkin about a third of all battles were fought in S.C.
and Marion had a hand in roughly a third of those. 
 During this symposium we want to explore the man, 
the tactics and the effect he had on the overall war effort.

Payment:  Make check payable to Francis Marion Symposium (non-refundable after 10/9/10)

Mail to:  Francis Marion Symposium
PO Box 667      Manning, SC 29102

Questions call   803-478-2645  or E-mail  gcsummers@ftc-i.net

Book your own room and advise motel you are attending symposium for the special rates. 
Transportation and accommodations:  responsibility of attendee.

 Visit the Swamp Fox Murals Trail. ©2002   Turbeville, Manning, Paxville, Summerton
              Francis Marion Symposiums: I (2003), II (2004), III (2005), IV (2006), V (2007), VI (2008) & 2010: 

Videos or DVDs Available:  $15 for 1 year or 2 years for $25:

Call 803-478-2645 or email: gcsummers@ftc-i.net 

 Rev. Encampment & Living History February 26-27, 2010
"Celebrate Gen. Francis Marion Memorial Day" in Summerton, SC.
Symposium and Encampment featured in SCIWay, South Carolina Information Highway.
Coverage of the Francis Marion Symposium appears in "Smoke & Fire News",
July 2003 & 2005:  www.smoke-fire.com
and "Carologue", Fall 2003, Publication of SC Historical Society
www.schistory.org

Call for Symposium Presenters - Complete this form for 2010:  Presenter selection is complete for 2010.

Call for 8th Francis Marion Symposium Presenters

 “Explore Francis Marion and the Rev. War Southern Campaign” in Manning, Clarendon County, SC
 October 15-16, 2010

Presenter Selection Process
 We cordially invite those interested in Francis Marion and the Happenings in the Revolutionary War SC Campaigns to share their knowledge and expertise with others who are interested in the American Revolution. The hosts will review all applications and select qualified presenters based on each individual’s credentials, presentation skills and any identified previous historical expertise.  We will confirm topics to the selected presenters and contact all applicants by September 1. We must receive outlines of proposals by September 10, 2010.
The symposium sessions are scheduled for Friday & Saturday, October 15-16, 2010.

Topics: Prime consideration will be given to those topics relating to Francis Marion, explanations of the near-by engagements, the Southern Campaign and the war in South Carolina. However, any papers relating to the American Revolution will be considered. 

Important Presenter Dates 2010

  August 15     Proposals due
  Sept 1          Notifications about status of proposals
  Sept 10         Presentation Outline due to hosts
  Sept 25         Close of Early Registration
  October 8    Close of Registration 
  October 15   8th FM Symposium Opens: 2 PM  
                       Welcome/Presentations/Reception/ Presentation
  October 16   Presentations, Lunch, Evening Dinner Theater

Note: We prefer that presenters do not read their papers. Projectors are available for slide or computer presentations. 8th FMS (all sessions & Saturday evening special presentation): no charge to presenter and for presenter spouses. Dress comfortably and walking shoes are appropriate.

Book your own room and advise motel you are attending symposium for the special rates. 
Transportation and accommodations:  responsibility of attendee. 8th Francis Marion Symposium 
  Mr. C. Hester, Treasurer
            PO Box 667         Manning, SC 29102
 Questions:  George Summers: 803-478-2645 or gcsummers@ftc-i.net
Latest Info & Details at www.francismarionsymposium.com

Proposal to Present at the 2010 8th Francis Marion Symposium  Presenter selection is complete for 2010.
  October 15-16, 2010   
“Explore Francis Marion and the Rev. War Southern Campaign”

Mail your proposals to:
Attn. Francis Marion Symposium
PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102

 Name _______________________________________________________

 Title/Profession  _____________________________________________

 Address  ____________________________________________________

 City _____________________________  State _____   Zip  __________

 Phone ______ - ______ - ________   Fax ______ - ______ - _________

 E-mail ______________________________________________________

 Area(s) of Expertise  _________________________________________

 Topic _______________________________________________________ 

 Directions:  In two pages, or less, please provide us with information about your qualifications
on the topic and your presentation experience.

- Presenter qualifications should be typed/printed.
-  Please include photo with this bio for attendee info package
 - Please do not include attachments.
 - Resumes accepted, but not required.  Mail to hosts at above address or E-mail to gcsummers@ftc-i.net with Marion as the subject

                      2010 Important Dates for 8th FM Symposium
                         August  15      Proposal Topics due

                         September 1      Notifications about status of proposals
                         September 10    Presentation Outline Due                                                                                                                                        

  Two day Symposium: October 15-16, 2010: Attendee Registration Form (Print  page 1 for this form & mail ):  

                     Name ________________________________

                     Address ______________________________

                     City _________________________________

                     State, Zip __________________

                      Phone ____________________                      E-mail ____________________

                          2010 Important Dates for 8th FM Symposium
                          September 25    Close of Early Registration
                          October 8          Close of Registration

             Fees include: All lectures on Friday and Saturday, Friday evening reception with Hor d'oeuvers
                                 Saturday snacks, lunch, and dinner theater
             Price $ 95 ($165 / couple)  By 10/8/10   Early Bird Fee (before 9/25/10) $85 / person ($155 / couple): Early Bird Closed

                  Payment: Make check payable to Francis Marion Symposium, 
                                   (Non-refundable after 10/9/10)
       Mail to:  Francis Marion Symposium, C. Hester
                     PO Box 667         Manning, SC 29102

    Questions call: 803-478-2645   or E-mail  gcsummers@ftc-i.net
  Book your own room and advise motel you are attending symposium for the special rates. 
  Transportation and accommodations:  responsibility of attendee.  
   * Schedule subject to change.
  Remember you’re in the backcountry with the militia, so be comfortable.
     Symposium Site:  FE DuBose Campus of  Central Carolina Technical College, I-95, Exit 122, ½ mi E on US 521, Manning, SC.
  For a view of Swamp Fox murals: www.swampfoxtrail.com or Francis Marion history in Clarendon County, SC: www.francismariontrail.com 
Dear Sir/Madam:                                                                  The swamps and black waters of the Carolinas

I am honored to have been invited to make another special guest appearance on October 16, 2010, back in the region of my campaigns along the Santee River, during our struggle for independence.  However, my rheumatism, lumbago, and decrepitude have set in and my legs are not what they used to be, but I can still get around those swampy flatlands of Clarendon County better than most.  In fact, there are shortcuts, paths, and hollow logs that General Greene, Peter Horry and I still share as I ride Ball.
Not only will you see some of the prettiest back country you can imagine, I asked Otho Williams
(Honorable JT Stukes) to share our tactics used to out fox one of the world’s greatest military forces of the era.   Believe it or not, there are many educated men and women, including those to be determined, who have studied my life and some have written books about my contributions and our militiamen efforts in the Revolutionary War.  They will make known their thoughts and ideas. Another new experience this year is to visit in person the Black River to imagine riding in the backcountry and swamps.

So, saddle your horse, dust off that old musket, and meet me in Clarendon County for a truly remarkable look at the Revolutionary War through my eyes.

With esteem and affection I am, Your obedient servant.
General Francis Marion, Esq.
The Swamp Fox


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