THE “OLD LINER” NEWSLETTER Editor’s Note: owner of all loaned objects, images Virginian who has been offended or and archival material. disappointed." The BCWRT monthly In the case of archival and McDonnell also called the nation's meeting is moving to the photographic materials, we seek high first elected black governor, L. resolution digital copies and not Douglas Wilder (D) of Virginia, and Parkville, VFW, 8123 original documents or photographs. the chairman of the Legislative Black Harford Rd. The meeting For further information or to inquire Caucus, Del. Kenneth Cooper on April 13, 2010 will be about loaning objects contact: Alexander (D-Norfolk), to apologize Dave Shackelford after they said they were offended by the first at the new Chief Curator the document. McDonnell told them location. 410-752-2462 ext. 215 that he would alter the proclamation
[email protected] to include slavery and acknowledge Virginia governor that it was the cause of the Civil War. B&O Railroad Museum The original declaration called on Seeks Civil War amends Confederate Virginians to "understand the history proclamation to sacrifices of the Confederate leaders, Artifacts for Loan soldiers and citizens during the period In the Spring of 2011, the B&O include slavery of the Civil War." McDonnell added Railroad Museum will open a major By Anita Kumar, Washington Post, language to the document that said exhibition to celebrate the 150th April 8, 2010 slavery "was an evil and inhumane anniversary of the American Civil RICHMOND -- After a barrage of practice that deprived people of their War. Focused on the personalities, nationwide criticism for excluding God-given inalienable rights and all engagements and role of regional slavery from his Confederate History Virginians are thankful for its railroads (Baltimore & Ohio; Northern Month proclamation, Virginia Gov.