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2008
Napoleonic
Conference
October 16-19
philadelphia, pa
Independence Hall, Philadelphia
This year's conference will be held at the venerable Union League
Club of Philadelphia, in the heart of one of the world's great cities. The Union League is an outstanding private club
and an ideal venue for our Conference, If you've never been to
one of our conferences, you've been missing a terrific experience!
TO
REGISTER CLICK ONE OF THE LINKS
AT THE END OF THIS PAGE
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Dear
Members and Friends,:
As
President of the Society, I want to personally invite you to
our annual conference at the beautiful and historic Union
League in Philadelphia, October 16-19, 2008. We are
celebrating our 25th Anniversary as an organization and it is
fitting that it is going to be held in the "Birthplace of
America".
As you
read through the events we have scheduled, I hope you will
find them stimulating, exciting and sure to be memorable. You
may sign on for the entire conference or just choose one or
more events that you wish to attend.
Besides a
superb array of speakers, you will find live theater, a
concert and a fascinating walking tour of the most important
French and American historical sites in Philadelphia,
America’s most landmarked city. In addition, you will be able
to choose your entrée at any of our fine dinners. You may be
assured that the food at the Union League is first rate.
My
dedicated staff and I will work hard to ensure that your
experience at the conference will be satisfying, and perhaps
you will be one of the members fortunate enough to win one of
many quality gifts of distinction at the Society Banquet.
Thank you for your continued support of the Society and I am
looking forward to seeing you in Philadelphia.
Vive!
Charles
R. Osinski, Esq. FNSA
President
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The Union League Club of Philadelphia
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
SPECIAL PRESIDENT'S DINNER
AT LE BEC FIN |
6:30- 9:00 pm |
Enjoy an intimate dinner as we begin the celebration of our 25th
Anniversary as a historical society in the private dining room
at this Five Star French Restaurant. Chef Georges Perrier has
prepared a special Menu in our honor:
Foie-gras ravioli and périgourdine sauce.
Roasted Scottish pheasant breast and leg sausage,
celeniac puree and baby bock-choy, natural jus.
Cheese sampler and petit salad.
Desert cart
Chocolate mignardises.
Seating is limited to 14. Preference will be given to Society
Donors of $500.00 or more, Officers and Directors.
Special President’s Dinner…………..……. $175.00
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
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12:30 - 4:30 pm |
REGISTRATION
Full Conference attendees may register at this time. All NHS
registrants will receive an attaché folder fully appointed with
the Society logo and filled with supplies to meet your
conference needs.
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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The Board of Directors meeting
is open to all members. The Directors will be happy to address
any concerns at this time.
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5:30
pm - 10:00 pm |
DINNER and THEATER
Enjoy a fabulous meal, an interesting speaker and the excitement of live
theater.
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5:30- 6:30 pm |
Cocktail Reception (cash bar) |
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6:30 -7:00 pm |
Speaker: Peter Friedman
Napoleon’s Jailer: Sir Hudson Lowe
Mr. Friedman has exhaustively researched his subject
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7:00-8:30 pm |
Dinner
Tossed green salad with house vinaigrette
Choice of entrée:
Traditional Chesapeake crab cakes with
champagne-
mustard sauce
or
Chicken breast marsala and salmon filet
with Lime
beurre blanc
Cinnamon-apple tart, toasted pecans, vanilla sauce.
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8:30-10:00 pm |
Live Theater
The Emperor’s Last Battle by Charles R. Osinski.
Enjoy the recently revised full production performed by the
Citizens’ Theater Company under the direction of Peter Sanchez.
The “Emperor’s Last Battle” was the only production chosen by
the State of Louisiana as part of the State’s celebration of the
Louisiana Purchase. This seven-actor play entails a battle
between Napoleon and Sir Hudson Lowe and the unfortunate
American reporter caught in the middle.
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SATUR DAY,
OCTOBER 18
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9:00-11:30
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MORNING WITH THE AUTHORS Saturday, October 18 A presentation of
four renowned authors discussing their work nd book signing
to follow. C-Span Book TV presentation.
• David King: Vienna 1814: How the Conquerors of
Napoleon Made Love, War, and Peace at the Congress of Vienna
• J. David Markham: The Road to St. Helena: Napoleon
After Waterloo
• John Gallaher: Enfant Terrible: General Dominique
Vandamme
• James Arnold: Crisis in the Snows
Coffee and tea service to be provided.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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12:00 - 3:30 |
LUNCH and CONCERT
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12:00 –12:30 pm |
Cocktail Reception (cash bar)
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12:30- 1:15 pm |
Speaker: Major Michael Bonura: Tribute to La Grande
Armée |
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1:15-2:30 pm |
Lunch
Tomato Bisque
Asian Barbeque Chicken Salad
Raspberry Mousse
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2:30-3:30 pm |
Marine Band Concert
Echoes of La Grande Armée: Battle, Ceremonial, and Column of
March, 1796-1815
The 100-year-old Marine Band of Allentown, conducted by Thomas
K. Heinick, will give a live and glorious concert of Napoleonic
military music including selec-tions from Napoleon’s favorite
composer. Music scores from original manuscripts, provided by la
Garde Républicaine, will be used for an authentic musical and
historical presentation.
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5:30-9:00 pm |
ANNUAL SOCIETY BANQUET
(black tie or period attire preferred) |
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5:30-6:30 pm |
Cocktail Reception (cash bar)
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6:30-7:15 pm |
Speaker: Col. (Ret) John H. (Jack) Gill, Professor and author of
Thunder on the Danube
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7:15-8:30 pm |
Dinner
Tossed Green Salad with House Vinaigrette
Choice of entrée:
Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon with Roasted Garlic and
Herb crust
or
Medallion of Veal Tenderloin, Chanterelle and
Portobello Mushroom Cream Sauce.
Tiramisu with Chocolate Cognac Sauce. |
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8:45-9:00 pm |
Presentation of the Marshals’ Batons and drawing for door
prizes |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
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10:00 am-1:00 pm
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HISTORIC
WALKING TOUR of Philadelphia
A three-hour guided tour of French and American historical sites
in the center of the city.
Available to Full Conferees attendees only.
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6:30 pm - ? |
POST CONFERENCE DINNER
Enjoy a post-conference celebration with friends of the NHS at
the historic Ben Franklin-attended City Tavern. (Dutch treat) |
Accommodations
Union League Club of Philadelphia
140 South Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19102
frontdesk@unionleague.org
(215)-587-5570
Please note: Accommodations at the Union League are limited. Please
call now to reserve a room. Price of accommodations includes a full
breakfast, use of spa, library, and cash. Since this is a private
club, rooms are not subjerct to Philadelphia hotel tax. Pennsylvania
state tax does apply.
For information on the Union League Club, click here
Within walking distance of the Union League may we suggest the
following:
Radisson Plaza – Warwick Hotel
17101 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 (888)-201-1719 Toll Free
Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
Broad & Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215)-893-1234
Marriott Downtown
1201 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 (800) 320-5744 Toll Free
Parking:
Union League Parking at the Midtown Garage (1415 Sansom Street)
Register Now!
To register on line with a credit card,
click here.
To print a registration form
you can mail in with
a check, click here.
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