Lee and Grant

A story about the day that Lee (as in Robert E.) and Grant (as in Ulysses S.)

came to town!

The infamous McLean House

in Appomattox, Virginia

Where history was forever changed

For Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia

thus ending the War Between the States

that had been raging since 1861

In our little town, we were pleased

to have General Grant
who's strength was unwavering adherence to the strategic objective of neutralizing Lee's army

and

General Robert E. Lee
who's strengths were his resilience and the fierce devotion that he inspired in his men

visit our little town

Although it wasn't the Appomattox Courthouse

But rather Fort Scott National Historic Site

The generals talked

In many respects, the generals were similar . . . each labored under handicaps . . . Grant and Lee were about as evenly matched in military talent as any two opposing generals have ever been.

And discussed

And shook hands thereby ending the bloodiest battle in the history of the United States

Lee (General Robeert E.) as portrayed by Lane Smith

Grant (General Ulysses S.) as portrayed by Randal Durbin

A three scene play

entitled 

Lee and Grant at Appomattox

These two gentlemen were so talented and were so into their characters

that I felt as if I had actually been there --

at the real Appomattox

and witnessed this historic event!

If you have a chance to hear them, do so.
If you're looking for a historic program, I highly recommend this one!
(to inquire about a program contact either Smith at lane@smithinsurancegroup.com or Durbin at randalfsb@hotmail.com)


And after the program,
we retired to Linderhof
(friends Jack and Shirley Ann and Freida and Darrell)
for pie and coffee and chat
We were all pumped up over the program we had just seen!

And it's a great way to end the evening!

A blueberry cream tart and coffee!