Posted on June 17, 2008
Group Offers a Life-Size Homage to Confederate President
AP, June 17, 2008
The American Civil War Center is weighing a $100,000 gift to its interactive Richmond education center.
The gift is a bronze likeness of Confederate President Jefferson Davis being cast by Lexington sculptor Gary Casteel. The offer comes from the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
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Center officials and representatives of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will discuss the offer on Tuesday. No immediate decision is expected.