Ulysses S. Grant Symposium
Friday, September 29, 2017
All photos by Peter Lewis ~ Staff Writer
The Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation hosted the fourth annual Ulysses S. Grant Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Heritage Hall in downtown Cape Girardeau.
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Audience members watch Dr. White’s keynote address to close out the day’s events.
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Dr. White presents his keynote address on the character and story of Grant.
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Cape Girardeau Mayor, Harry Rediger and members of the Kellerman Foundation recognize a proclamation that makes September 19, Ulysses S. Grant Day in Cape Girardeau.
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Audience members watch Cathy Barton and Dave Parra perform “Civil War Music of the Western Border” at the Common Place Gazebo
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The keynote address was moved to the Common Place Courthouse Gazebo, near the monuments for the Union and Confederate Armies.
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The Kellerman Foundation hosts a reception for Dr. White following the first round of speakers.
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Visitors view the Grant memorabilia on display at Heritage Hall.
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Keynote speaker, Dr. Ronald C. White Jr., author of “American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant,” autographs his book during a reception following the first three speakers.
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Heritage Hall in Historic Downtown Cape Girardeau hosted the fourth annual U. S. Grant Symposium and Exhibition.
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The three speakers participate in a Q&A session with audience members after the conclusion of Dexter’s presentation.
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Darrell Dexter, author and teacher from Jonesboro, Illinois, presents “Grant in Egypt.”
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Gregory Wolk, Heritage Resources Coordinator at the Missouri Humanities Council, presents “On the Trail with U. S. Grant.”
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Dr. Frank Nickell, Professor Emeritus at Southeast Missouri State University and newly appointed Executive Director of the Kellerman Foundation, presents “Ulysses Grant in Southeast Missouri.”
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Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr., Board Member for the Kellerman Foundation, opens and introduces the symposium to audience members.
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Despite only 15 to 20 people expected to attend the Symposium, Heritage Hall was overflowing with visitors, forcing standing room only and using as much space for available chairs as possible.