September 20th Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century Meeting

  

President Carole Weiss introducing Emily Weil, guest speaker.

Emily  Weil speaking on "Cornwallis".

The September Lord Craven Colonial Dames meeting was held on September 20th at the Carolina BBQ Restaurant on South College Avenue in Wilmington, NC. The guest speaker was renowned author, Emily Weil, who spoke about her new book Cornwallis. Her Volunteer Work includes Wayne Co. Historical Association, Past DAR State Treasurer, State Registrar and National Parliamentarian for CDXVIIC. Emily has published 7 books on historical subjects, 3 plays, 2 video scripts and 10 short stories published in newspapers. She has also received "Outstanding Young Woman in America" 1966; Governor's Award for Volunteer Service 1999; "Order of the Long Leaf Pine" Award 2005; NC Society of Historians History Book Award for "Cornwallis" 2010; DAR National History Award 2011.

The books Emily Weil wrote and are for sale.