"Author
Michael Aubrecht brought enlightenment and intrigue
to the Manassas Museum through his presentation on
his book 'The Southern Cross: a Civil War
Devotional' that left his audience eager to learn
more, and we await his return with his new book.
Michael is invited back to the Manassas Museum
anytime because he proved to be well prepared and
educated presenter; he brought his own
presentation, he arrived at the specified time, he
listened to the audience's stories without
hesitation, was well spoken, and receptive to the
audience's questions." - Nicole D. Wilfong,
Public Program Coordinator, Manassas
Museum
Presentations, Radio, Book
Signings, Online Chats, Tours, Promos
Michael Aubrecht is periodically
available for guest speaking, book signing
engagements, and online chat presentations. He can
provide both print and online advertising
materials. These materials may include press-ready
black & white print ads, email blasts, and/or
promotional flyers. Fees determined by location and
length of session. Books may be purchased in
advance from the publisher, or provided by the
author. Travel expenses are negotiable. Power Point
projection requested for speaking events. Michael
will provide media on CD. *Discounts and/or fees
waived for church, military, heritage, and
non-profit groups. Please Email
for booking information and
schedule availability.
Presentations:
Sept. 15,
2007 Spotsylvania
Presbyterian Men's Ministry Breakfast
The overall theme of this 30 min.
presentation was "Faith under Fire: Discipleship
during the Civil War." This talk was a prelude to
the church's new 'Discipleship Challenge' program
that was starting for the fall. Beginning with a
short commentary on Civil War memory, it then
presented the definition of a 'disciple,' followed
by six Christian stories of varying degrees of
discipleship.
March 19,
2008 Lee's Hill '55 Club (South
Community Center)
This presentation used digital
satellite maps and VA roadside markers to highlight
noteworthy historical sites in and around the Lee's
Hill Community.
April 24,
2008 Spotsylvania Presbyterian
Community Lecture Series
This 90 min. lecture was presented
in conjunction with SPC's Adult Ministry program
and focused on the histories of Fredericksburg's
landmark churches during the War Between the States
and Reconstruction Era. Special attention was given
to the multi-racial perspectives of the town's
citizens.
May 28,
2008 Fredericksburg Civil War
Roundtable (Mary Washington University, Jepson
Alumni Center)
This 40 min. program presented the
life, death and legacy of Richard R. Kirkland "The
Angel of Marye's Heights." It also examined the
historical memory of the event and how the country
has chosen to both celebrate and commemorate the
story.
August
25, 2008 Manassas Museum: Lunchtime Lecture
Series
This 45 minute presentation shared
five stories relating to the positive role that
religion played in the Civil War. Topics included
the Great Revival, Stonewall Jackson and chaplains
in the army, Oliver Howard: soldier and civil
right's advocate, Jefferson Davis'
multi-denominational cabinet, and Father William
Corby, chaplain of the Irish Brigade.
January 20,
2009 Maury Commons Heritage Center
30+ min. talk to the ladies of
Kappa Delta Gamma (Beta Eta Chapter), a sorority of
retired educators, on my process for historical
research and writing.
March 11,
2009 Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church
(Christian Classics)
This 60-minute talk on the book
"Christ In The Camp" by Rev. J. William Jones
details the role that religion played in the Army
of Northern Virginia. From the establishment of
chaplains in the Confederate army to the 'Great
Revival,' Jones' recollections show how faith can
aid us in times of war.
March 20,
2009 Manassas Museum (Friday Evening
Talk)
This 60-minute talk discussed the
split between the whites and blacks attending
Fredericksburg Baptist, resulting in Shiloh Baptist
(Old Site), as well as the denominational split
between the Methodist church over the issue of
slavery.
September
12, 2009 Pittsburgh Writer's
Project
This 2-hour lecture presented an
overview of how I researched materials for my book
on Fredericksburg's historical churches and ten
tips for conducting effective research and applying
it to any genre.
POSTPONED Stafford County
Courthouse Administration Center
30+ min. presentation to the
Stafford Historical Society on the experiences of
Stafford County's churches during the Civil
War.
June 19, 2010 Annual CWHC Muster
(Banquet Dinner)
"Jackson's Journey: Stonewall in
the Valley" will present a look at a brilliant
military campaign that forged the legacy of a lion.
TBD U.S. Christian Commission
Museum, Gettysburg, PA
Great Revival presentation and book
signing.
TBD Soldier's Life Museum,
Fredericksburg, VA
Civil War Baseball presentation and
book signing.
Radio:
Oct. 2, 2007
Voice America: 'Championship
Thinking' with Jim Meier
Chess as a Tool for Developing
Baseball Intelligence: Chess is a tremendous tool
for developing athletic intelligence. Among core
skills chess teaches baseball coaches and players
are: strategy, patience, observation,
visualization, trend analysis, concentration,
resources relationships and intuition. Join Michael
Aubrecht and your host as they make the connection
intending to strengthen your game from the neck
up.
Nov. 11, 2008 Voice
America: 'Championship Thinking' with Jim Meier
Baseball During the Civil War: This
period in American history provides lessons coaches
can still use today. These include: Positive
psychological benefits of baseball (escapism from
the horrors of war), Camaraderie between teammates
(soldiers from different states playing together),
Teamwork on the field and off (success on the
baseball field translated on battlefield) and
Bringing together the community (to watch impromptu
games).
Book Signings:
April 8-9 2006
Gathering of Eagles I: Rockingham
Fair Grounds
This exhibition featured a series
of public debates and Q&A sessions that were
ultimately designed to enlighten all who desire to
learn the true causes and effects of the War
Between the States.
June 2-3 2007
Gathering of Eagles II: Winchester
Courthouse Museum
This educational experience offered
living historians and speakers on the events
surrounding the Civil War and was the one event
having the greatest number of Generals from both
the Confederate and Union armies.
June 7-8 2008 Gathering of Eagles
III: Winchester Courthouse Museum
Sept. 7, 2008 Spotsylvania
Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall)
Oct. 3,
2008 HOH Book Release Party (CW Life
Soldier's Museum)
This party featured a brief author
talk, book sale/signing, hors d'oeuvre and dessert
buffet, live music, free access to museum exhibits
and a gift basket raffle to benefit the National
Civil War Life Foundation.
Nov. 15, 2008 Civil War
Authors Day: Gray Ghost Vineyards
This event featured both wines for
the holidays and renowned Civil War Authors who
were in attendance to autograph books and bring
Civil War to life. Visitors enjoyed vignettes
throughout the day. Historians included Charles
Batch, Peter A. Brown, Eric Buckland, Gregg
Dudding, Thomas Evans, Don Hakenson, Clint Johnson,
James Lewis, Chuck Mauro, Joseph McKinney, Robert
Driver Jr, Ed Trexler, and Kim Holien.
*See presentations above for
additional book signing engagements.
Online Presentations:
Oct 29, 2006
ACW Home Chatroom: For God and
Country
Topics: Chaplains in the
Confederacy, Stonewall's Sunday School for Slave
Children, Oliver Howard: Battlefield Believer,
Father Corby: Priest of the Irish Brigade, and The
Double-Edge Sword of Theology
Oct.
14, 2007 ACW Home Chatroom:
J.E.B. Stuart: Christian Cavalier
Topics: From a Boy to a Man, From a
Man to a Soldier, From a Soldier to a General, From
a General to a Legend
Walking Tours:
Dates
TBD Battlefield Blessings: The Angel
of Marye's Heights
This special program includes a
walking tour of the stone wall and field, an "Angel
of Marye's Heights" presentation at the Kirkland
Monument (including a reading of Sgt. Kirkland's
personal letters), a correlation of acts to
Biblical scripture, and a special prayer service at
the nearby National Cemetery.
Classes:
Leader Guide
- Attendee Guide
Based on SPC member Michael
Aubrecht’s book “Onward Christian Soldier” this
course teaches what it truly means to be a prayer
warrior by focusing on Christian principles for
lifestyle and leadership. This history/theology
course will include a viewing of ‘Still Standing’
and conclude with a special field trip to the
nearby Stonewall Jackson Shrine. Leader: Michael
Aubrecht. Requirements: Bible (KJV preferred), The
book will be offered for sale during Fellowship
time today at a discounted price of $12. Workbooks
will be provided at no cost. The Study starts
Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m.
Event Planning /
Assistance:
Sept. 20, 2008
'Grant's Council' Re-enactment
(Massaponax Church)
Provided assistance to Civil War
Life Soldier's Museum period-photographer Terry
Thomann with scene set-up and subject posing
(including actual pews, wagons, horses and
re-enactors), as well as conveying shoot directions
on set via the photographer who was located at a
camera station in balcony. Also helped with
wet-plate camera equipment set-up and
break-down.
Oct. 3, 2008
HOH Book Release Party (CW Life
Soldier's Museum)
This party featured a brief author talk, book
sale/signing, hors d'oeuvre and dessert buffet,
live music, free access to museum exhibits and a
gift basket raffle to benefit the National Civil
War Life Foundation. Provided design for
invitations, posters, flyers, email blasts and
webpage. Also created a 70-photo kiosk (slide show)
presentation, table theme signs and place settings.
Commissioned musician, raffle donations and food.
Coordinated promotion with local papers, radio, and
web.
TBD: 19th-Century Baseball
Tournament (2009 Spotsylvania County
Fair) Providing historical 19th-century
baseball expertise and league coordination.
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