NEW ORLEANS – In a press release, Nunez Community College announced that they will sponsor the 6th annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium in conjunction wit the St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism, Greater New Orleans Foundation Exxon Mobil Fund and Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board. The events take place on Friday, Jan. 11, at Nunez Community College and Saturday, Jan.12, at St. Bernard Parish Government Complex Council Chambers.
All lectures are free and open to the public, as is the Friday Jacksonian Luncheon. No reservations or registration is required. Parking is nearby and free. For more information, please contact Curtis Manning (cmanning@nunez.edu or 504-278-6272).
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Friday, Jan. 11; Nunez Community College Auditorium (3710 Paris Road, Chalmette)
10:25 to 10:30 am – “To Anacreon in Heaven” – sung by Michele Minor
10:30 to 10:35 am – Opening Remarks – Tina Tinney, Nunez Comm. College Chancellor
10:35 to 10:45 am – Welcome – Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
10:45 to 10:55 am – “Context and Overview of the Battle” – Curtis Manning
11:00 to 11:55 am – “The Battle: January 8th, the Fateful Day” – Ron Chapman
12:00 to 12:55 pm – Jacksonian Luncheon – a tasty complimentary lunch will be created by Nora Wetzel of Educated Palate and Ruth Varisco of the Nunez Culinary Department. Sponsored by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board
1:00 to 1:35 pm – “They ran so fast that the hounds couldn’t catch & ‘em: An Analysis of the Exfiltration Operation that followed the Battle at Chalmette (January 8 through February 12, 1815)” – Martin K. A. Morgan
1:45 to 2:20 pm – “Changing Perceptions: Writing the History of the War of 1812” – Harold Youmans
2:30 to 3:05 pm – “The War of 1812: The French Connection” – Samantha Cavell
3:10 to 3:45 pm – Round Table Discussion: “Is the Battle the Most Important Event in New Orleans’ History?” Samantha Cavell, Ron Chapman, Harold Youmans, Curtis Manning (moderator)3:50 to 4:00 pm – Closing Remarks – Katherine Lemoine, Director of Development
Saturday, Jan. 12; St. Bernard Parish Government Complex Council Chambers (8201 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette)
10:25 to 10:30 am – “To Anacreon in Heaven” – sung by Michele Minor
10:30 to 10:35 am – Opening Remarks – Guy McInnis, St. Bernard Parish President
10:35 to 11:10 am – “Cartographic History of a Region: New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish, 1718 – 1855.” – William Hyland
11:15 to 11:50 am – “The Masonic Influence on the Battle” – Ron Chapman
11:50 to 12:15 pm – “Drawings of Battle Fortifications” – Ina Fandrich
12:20 to 1:15 pm – Lunch Break
1:20 to 1:55 pm – “Kentuckians and Tennesseans in the Battle” – Eddie Price
2:00 to 2:35 pm – “Major General Jacques Philippe Villeré and the Defense of New Orleans” – Shane Lief
2:40 to 3:15 pm – “The Fate of the Killed-in-Action and the Wounded British Soldiers” – Timothy Pickles
3:20 to 3:30 pm – Closing Remarks – Katie Tommaseo, Director of Tourism
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In a separate press release, Nunez Community College announced the lineup for the Spring 2019 Nunez History Lecture Series. The series is a monthly community event held at Nunez Community College that provides a topical forum on the rich history of Louisiana. From the first Native American settlers to Hurricane Katrina, all aspects of Louisiana history are covered in this ever-expanding series of lectures.
These entertaining and enlightening series of events are free and open to the public. Each Monday lecture begins with a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. in the AST Auditorium on campus (3710 Paris Road, Chalmette). It's sponsored by the Greater New Orleans ExxonMobil Fund.
Spring 2019 Lectures include:
Feb. 4: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Nazis and Art, by Anna DesOrmeaux
March 11: Who is Saint Bernard: Exploring the Patron Saint of St. Bernard Parish, by Ina Fandrich
April 1: Lost Cemeteries of New Orleans, by Emily Ford
May 6, 2019 – Surprise Topic, by Ron Chapman
For more information about the History Lecture Series, email Michele Minor at mminor@nunez.edu.
