American Historian Edwin Bearss to Speak at Duplin Winery Fundraising Event for the Confederate States Armory Sword Factory

Edwin Bearss is the premier Civil War historian and will share his knowledge and passion for American History at a two-day fundraising event to be held at Duplin Winery in Rose Hill, North Carolina.

Rose Hill, North Carolina – Duplin Winery is pleased to announce their participation in a two-day fundraising effort for the Confederate States Armory Sword Factory. The event, with proceeds benefitting the CSA Sword Factory Foundation, will feature several nationally-renowned guests, including Edwin C. Bearss.

Edwin Bearss is best known for incomparable hold on Civil War history. Currently in his 80’s, he has spent most of his life walking the parks and areas of our country that played a role, large or small, in the battles that further defined our nation. Bearss is known for his passionate, interpretive tours and will bring his unique style and knowledge to Duplin Winery on November 16 and November 17. Bearss will focus his engagement on Civil War raids in Eastern North Carolina.

The fundraiser will also feature works by John W. McAden, Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr., and Dr. Lynn Veach Sadler. Entertainment will be provided by harpist Jane Veach Cooper. In addition, there will be a full display of Confederate States Armory from the largest collections in the country.

Duplin Winery, the winery that jump-started the burgeoning wine industry in North Carolina and the largest winery in the South, will host this once-in-a-lifetime event. The Bistro at Duplin Winery will provide dinner for each day of the fundraiser. The engagement will feature culinary fare perfectly paired with Duplin’s award winning wines. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, please visit www.duplinwinery.com or call 800.774.9634.

About Duplin WineryDuplin Winery is the oldest and largest winery in the South and jump-started North Carolina’s burgeoning wine industry. This year Duplin Winery received two industry recognition awards, Impact Hot Brand and Beverage Information Group’s Fast Track Brand Award. Duplin Winery is the first winery to receive these awards outside of the traditional west coast and European winemaking regions. Duplin Winery offers free daily tours and tastings of their award-winning Muscadine wines. Muscadine wines, both red and white contain ten times the resveratrol found in ordinary red wines. Duplin Winery currently sees 100,000 visitors annually and has a state-of-the-art production facility with a 1,000,000 gallon tank capacity. For more information about Duplin Winery, events, news, and wine releases, please visit www.duplinwinery.com.

About the CSA Sword Factory Foundation The “Sword Maker for the Confederacy,” Louis Froelich moved his company (formerly known as the CSA Arms Factory) to Kenansville, North Carolina after a yellow epidemic epidemic struck Wilmington in 1862. The factory produced numerous swords, utensils, and sabers for the Confederacy’s fighting forces. Franklin Fussell established the CSA Sword Factory Foundation to preserve this part of Duplin County's history. http://www.csaofkenansville.org

Fundraising Event for the CSA Sword Factory Foundation, November 16 & 17. Special pricing for two-day attendance. Event includes engagement with renowned historian, Ed C. Bearss, as well as book presentations, harpist entertainment, Bistro dining experience, and Duplin's award winning wines. Reservations should be made by November 9.

Related Links

1. http://www.duplinwinery.com
2. http://www.csaofkenansville.org