Bryan Howerton forwarded a reminder to me of this upcoming event.

The Rodes' Brigade Tablet Dedication Ceremony

2:00pm - September 17, 2001
The139th Anniversary of the
Battle of Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg (Antietam) Battlefield
Sharpsburg, Maryland

The Rodes' Brigade Tablet - Missing from the Bloody Lane of Sharpsburg for almost seven decades. Join us for a day of remembrance and reflection as we restore this tablet to its place in history upon this hallowed ground.

A message from the event coordinator:

In just 2 weeks, the Rodes' Brigade Tablet Dedication ceremony, will be held at the Sharpsburg (Antietam)National Battlefield, in Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 139th Anniversary of this epic battle.

We need your help to remind everyone of this important event, and rare opportunity, to honor our heritage and history, upon the hallowed ground of this great field of courage.

If you wish to send flowers, or a wreath, please contact The Village Florist in Hagerstown, Maryland, at 1-888-745-4603 or (301) 745-4603.

TIME, DATE, & PLACE OF CEREMONY
2:00pm ~ Monday ~ September 17, 2001
Bloody Lane ~ Sharpsburg (Antietam) National Battlefield

DEDICATION CEREMONY WEB SITE
http://home.att.net/~rodes_brigade/tablet.htm

Sincere Thanks to All,
G. Randall Marott
Ceremony Coordinator