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​A Night to Remember

10/26/2016

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It’s been a week or so since our first book event to introduce my latest photographic endeavor, Artifacts of the Battle of the Little Big Horn: Custer, the 7th Cavalry & Lakota and Cheyenne Warriors. The response to our invitation was so overwhelming that I needed some time to reflect on the entire evening and how to tell you about it before I started this blog.
 
First, it was such a privilege to be hosted by the Adams County Arts Council Center. It’s a place where the arts inspire, engage and entertain people everyday. I thought it was the perfect setting to present a work of historical photography.
 
Just as the program was set to begin, I looked out toward the Main Gallery entrance, and the line was literally out the door. I could feel the energy in the room….it seemed like magic was in the air. Chris Glatfelter, the Director of the Center, kicked-off the program by introducing our “MC” Stan McGee, from the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry. Stan outlined the program for the evening and introduced Chris Ziegler, National Park Service at Hardin, Montana. Chris described how the project to photograph and write about the artifacts of Little Big Horn started initially, and how I got permission to photograph the entire onsite National Park collection of those artifacts.
 
I felt very honored that Ted Streeter, the Mayor of Gettysburg, came to participate in our event. The Mayor introduced Chris Gwinn, a Supervisor Park Ranger at the Gettysburg National Park, and me. Chris interviewed me “Charlie Rose” style, using his Masters Degree in Public History to help the audience explore lesser-known aspects of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Through his questions we were able to shine a light on the tension between morals and duty; explore the varying points of view about Custer’s actions and the strategy of the 7th Cavalry; and describe the fate of the Indian Warriors at the battle. Our discussion highlighted how the history of a battle so well known to millions around the world is also filled with lots of mystery and lore.
 
I want to thank the table of historians, including Bruce Liddic and Dave Harrington, who kept me on the right track. Thanks to all those who waited in line for me to sign their book, their awesome comments and to the fantastic team that put the event together.
 
Just to wind up, I simply cannot adequately express my gratitude to all the people who shared the evening with me and made this unforgettable evening possible.

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What Is The Real Story?

10/5/2016

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Hi Folks,
The October 14 Book Event has taken on a life of its own, but it looks like it's all coming together and promises to be a great program. I am so pleased that several Custer/Little Big Horn historians will be with us, like Bruce Liddic and Phil Gibbons. Although I must admit it is a bit intimidating.

Our program will be a bit unorthodox for a book event.  We are going to have a conversation with the author by conducting an interview on stage in the "Charlie Rose" tradition. Chris Gwinn, National Park Service-Gettysburg, has graciously agreed to do the interview.  I understand he is going to ask some tough questions about the many controversies surrounding Custer and the Battle. Can we ever know the whole story? A question and answer period to follow.  It should be great fun and informative.

I have many books to be sent to folks who requested copies, and those who helped so much with the project. As soon as the Event is over, I will concentrate on shipping them out.  Of course, everyone who attends the Book Event will receive a personalized, signed copy that is included in the ticket price.

Looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it on October 14th.
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