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Talk to focus on the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Virginia
Monday, February 15th 2021, 10:18 PM EST
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society will be holding a discussion on Wednesday about the Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
ACHS says the Virginia Division was founded in 1896 and once had many well-connected members.
Since then, its political fortunes have been declining, especially in the late 20th century as demographics changed and public opinion shifted.
Jalane Schmidt, an associate professor at the University of Virginia, will be the guest speaker at this event.
This free online program is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m.