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Affairs of Honor -The Duel
November 3, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$10.00Instructor: Brian Allison
Saturday, November 3 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Pre-registration: Call the park at 423-543-5808
This afternoon session presented by acclaimed author and living historian, Brian Allison, will focus on the art of the duel, also known as Irish Code Duello, in fact and fiction. Journey with us as Brian explains the intricacies of the duel in the 18th and 19th Century, and how it was different in the states like Tennessee, South Carolina and Louisiana. Want to add more to your impression of the period, then this hands on workshop is a must. This informative class will be held at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Parks “Gathering Room” starting at 1pm. Cost: $10 or $5 if taken with his morning session “Thus friends absent speak”. To register with your tuition fee and reserve your spot, call the park at 423-543-5808.
