He is executive director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, created by Virginia Tech in 1999. He holds MA and PhD degrees from Emory University. Robertson is in great demand as a speaker. The recipient of every major award given in the Civil War field, Dr. Robertson was chief historical consultant for the film. “Stonewall” Jackson won eight national awards and was used as the base for the Ted Turner/Warner Bros. The Danville, Va., native is the author or editor of more than 20 books that include such award-winning studies as Civil War! America Becomes One Nation, General A.P. Robertson, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Tech, is one of the most well-known Civil War historians. Check out the preview in The News & Advance.ĭr. The talk is co-sponsored by LC and Historic Sandusky, which formed a partnership in December 2011. April 1 in Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, Lynchburg College. will speak on “What We Have Forgotten: America, 1846-1861” at 7:30 p.m.
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