The "real" Gen'l
R.E.
Lee
Robert E. Lee, C.S.A.
Welcome!
In the public mind
there
are three main personalities in the United States Civil War (War of
Southern
Independence). They are President Abraham Lincoln, Union General
Ulysses
S, Grant, and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. At a Civil War
event
the public hopes (expects) to see and hear one or more of these
historical
figures. Now at your meeting, re-enactment, banquet, or
other
historical event, they can!
Never before has
there been a living historian who so closely resembles the beloved
General of the
Confederacy than Dick Crozier as Gen'l Lee! But looks aren't
everything.
With the quiet Virginia accent, extensive knowledge, and
impeccable
manners of a true Virginia gentleman, Dick creates an uncanny portrayal
that
leaves spectators literally stunned.
Dick offers
several presentations or
appearances and he's sure that one is just perfect for your historic
needs. For example; don't miss "Robert E. Lee" the one-man
stage
show of
Dick Crozier as he brings to life the great Confederate General
Robert
E. Lee. ( It is much like
Actor Hal Holbrook''s famous portrayal of Mark Twain) Dick
also
offers programs suitable for a Round Tables or other historical
organization.
History
Dick Crozier
has studied the Civil War for over 40 years. He
began
reenacting as a Private well over a decade ago. In a few years he
switched
to the controversial Civil War "Copperhead" Congressman Clement L.
Vallandigham
of Ohio, who strongly opposed "Lincoln's War" on Constitutional
grounds.
But when his striking resemblance to General Lee became undeniable,
Dick
began studying the great General in depth. After several years he was
ready
to portray "Marse Robert" of the Army of Northern Virginia.
In 2002 Dick portrayed the great General at a rededication of the Stewart-Lee Home at 707 E. Franklin St. in
Richmond, VA. (This is where General Lee
went
after
Appomattox to be with Mary. It is also where the famous Brady "back
porch"
pictures were taken) A guest at the
rededication compared Dick with the many pictures of Robert E. Lee
which hung on the walls and he could only say, "You're spooky!"
Additionally Dick has appeared as General Robert E. Lee at Stratford Hall (Lee's boyhood home and birthplace) and at historic sites in Chancellorsville, Harper's Ferry, Appomattox CH, Antietam/Sharpsburg, Bull Run/Manassas, Cold Harbor, Fredricksburg, Guinea Station, Lexington, VMI, Spotsylvania, Petersburg, Cedar Creek, and of course...Gettysburg.
Also he has attended events in the States and Commonwealths of Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia. Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and New York and at Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol and Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC..
So, whether Dick Crozier is portraying General Lee or giving his original Civil War lectures or play, he will challenge your members and captivate your audience. He wants to help make your dinner, program, meeting, or other historical event a success. You are welcome to contact Dick Crozier and see if we can arrange a unique visit!
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Information
General
Lee was TALL. He was about 6 feet tall. (this was according to a
written report by General U.S. Grant) A Federal Sergeant who was
a
witness to Appomattox said, General Lee came in the room standing "6
feet one inch tall and weighing 200 pounds" The most common report was
that Robert E. Lee was 5'11" tall and weighed 170, but I believe this
was early in his life.
Lee
was known as the "Marble Man" and he normally stood taller than any
other
man in the room.
And
his feet were NOT size 4! General Lee's normal sized boots are on
display at the
Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.
Don't believe everything you see in the movies.
Western Pennsulvaniaa. CWRT hosts General Lee!
Over 80 people went to the Ellsworth Elementary School near Pittsuburgh, PA.
September 17, 2008 to hear General Lee. Thank you folks for the fine opportunity to speak on General Lee..
Dick
Crozier's Memberships:
Sons
of Confederate Veterans (Associate-Buffalo Guards), Past member of Sons
of Union
Veterans,
Civil War Preservation Trust, Cortland County Historical Society,
Gettysburg Civil War Round Table, Maj.
Andrew J. Grover
Civil
War Round Table (VicePresident), Onondaga County Civil War Round
Table, The
Museum
of the Confederacy, Cortland Cultural Council, Phi Theta Kappa, Mensa,
Vietnam
Veterans of
America, American Legion...etc.
Notes:
This site is constantly
undergoing construction (or perhaps
re-construction?)
The only original photograph of Robert
E. Lee is above in the top left corner.
Updated .12/03/ 08
"General Robert E. Lee
portrayed by Dick Crozier"
(best viewed at 800x600)
Site designed by G. Richard Crozier
Copyright 2003-2008 A.D.
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I hope to see you in the South and North when I leave camp for several
obligations this year and beyond. I was in Gettysburg and
in NYC at the New York Historical Society on
Central Park West in October and November.
Also General Lee was in Ohio and several other places.
(Perhaps Appomattox in the future?)
My very best,
"R.E.Lee Gen'l"
Dick Crozier
PS Did you see me on ABC News World News Tonight?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Dick Crozier)
during the battle at a Civil War reenactment in the Eastern Theater..
(Photo courtesy of Kim Mitchell of Greenwich, Ct).
You can never do more and you should never wish to do less"...R.E. Lee
Dick
Crozier
at Stratford
Hall, the
historic Lee
family plantation, in
Westmoreland
County, Virginia. It was the place
where Robert E. Lee was born
January
19th, 1807. The wonderfully restored estate is only 9 miles
from the
birthplace of
George
Washington.
"Robert E. Lee"
The one-man-play
about the life of General Lee
stars Dick Crozier as the beloved General
of the Confederacy.
(Celebrating the
200th year of Lee's birth!)
We can present the play "Robert E. Lee" at your theater!
Our play's premiere in Georgia was a SELL OUT 3 weeks before the play
date!
."....In the absence of a home I wish I could purchase Stratford. That is the only place I could go to, now accessible to us,
that would inspire me with feelings of pleasure and local love. You and the girls could remain there in quiet. It is a poor
place, but we could make enough cornbread and bacon for our support and the girls could weave us clothes.
I wonder if it is for sale?"
General Lee at the beautiful Washington and Lee University Campus
about 200 feet from the crypts of General Lee and his family and the grave of his
great "War Horse" Traveller.
Some "Battle Plans" for 2007 and 2008
Sept 20th, 2008 saw General Lee in Waterloo, NY speaking at the dedication
of the new Civil War Memorial for the soldiers lost on both sides
during the American Civil War.
US President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo to be
the "official" birthplace of Memorial/Decoration Day.
Dr. Frank Varney was keynote speaker.
Additionally:
April 16th, 2007 I made a presentation at Museum Association of New York and
History Alliance dinner in Syracuse. The dinner was sponsored by the
Landmark Society of Rochester, NY
On May 16th, 2007 General Lee was in Spotsylvania, VA speaking
at a luncheon for the Spotsylvania Travel and Tourism Bureau.
May 24, last year, school children and the community in Pickerington, OH enjoyed
General Lee, and he immensely enjoyed meeting them, at their Memorial Day
patriotic band concert at the Pickerington H.S. Performing Arts Center.
June 8th, 9th, and 10th, General Lee was in Peterboro, NY
(the hometown of Abolitionist Leader Garret Smith) and
location of the 'National Abolitionist Hall of Fame'
for their "Civil War Weekend"
And in Gettysburg in November leading the Confederate Division
at Remembrance Day!!!?
Postponed due to bad weather.
I was scheduled at the December Christmas meeting of the Onondaga
Civil War Round Table (Syracuse, NY) doing a program about
"Becoming General Lee" , but we were snowed out.
This presentation has been rescheduled to 2009.
Perhaps someday you will see General Lee again in Virginia?
Look for him on an Alexandria, VA Video as
you enjoy the Potomic River boat cruise!
In October and November 2008 (the day after Thanksgiving)
I was in NYC at the New York Historical Society
on Central Park West for the opening of
"Grant and Lee in War and Peace". Did I see you there?
the New-York Historical Marker's Gala 2008 on October 15, (2008).
the article, unfortunately, did not mentioned the actors. However, I only heard
all good things from my colleagues who attended the gala.
They were impressed with your performance.
Public Programs
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
General Lee also attends many public events and private gatherings that may not be listed. For you
to ensure success for your 2008 event please make inquires
as early as possible. Because we can not predict with any certainty what
the "enemy" may do, all "battle plans" are subject to change.
January 19, 2007 A.D. was the 200th Anniversary of the birth of
General Robert E. Lee C.S.A.
The Birthdays of
Robert E. Lee
January 19th, 1807
and
Thomas J. Jackson
January 21st, 1824
Western Reserve Civil War Roundtable in Berea, Ohio.
Dear General Lee/Dick,
In Addition, in 2007:
General Robert E. Lee
marched at the head of the
Confederate Division at Gettysburg, PA
in the 2008 Remembrance Day Parade
for the Culp (Gettysburg) Chapter of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans. This makes 4 years in a row!
Thank you for your kind consideration, Gentlemen!
General R.E.Lee
was in Dallas, TX on Monday Oct.23, 2006
at the beautiful Arlington Hall in Robert E. Lee Park in Dallas
at a private reception hosted by
Carollo Engineers.
Here is a note I received after the event from Krome Communications,
of Pittsburgh, Pa. (event organizers)
Gen. Lee,
You were mentioned quite favorably in the battle dispatch from
the Carollo event. I understand you were the hit of the party. I want to express
my appreciation and congratulations for a job well done!
I look forward to meeting you in Gettysburg next month.
Your obedient servant,
Michael Berger
Krome Communications
At the National Civil War Museum with
General Lee
in Harrisburg, PA, February 12, 2006,
celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the National Civil War Museum.
The Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the War without bias to either side.
National Civil War Museum HomeepageOther Pages:
May 2004, I was the "official" General Robert E. Lee at the amazing "breastworks" of the Spotsylvania reenactment. Here are
some pictures from the "trenches" and a report of some "side trips". Included is a photograph from the General
Thomas "Stonewall"Jackson "Shrine" from Guinea Station that I still can't believe. .
Spotsylvania
"April 2004 Valley Campaign"
A few Pictures of General Lee's April 2004 trip to Virginia. Does the picture at "surrender desk" in the McLean House look familiar?
W&L, VMI, Appomattox, Spotsylvania, and a guest!
Valley Campaign
Colorado Report! January 2004
Jackson's and General Lee's birthdays.
("...you come away with the feeling that you really met General Lee")
Colorado
Picture Album,
Candid shots at appearances at events in the Eastern Theater.
Pictures
My Promise!
What I can and will do for you and why. Plus, who is Dick Crozier
Promise
Chestnut Brass Company
(Grammy Award Winners!)
with General Lee
Chestnut Brass web site
General Lee's sword, hat, gauntlets, and HQ Flag
Photo courtesy of
The Museum of the Confederacy
Richmond, Virginia
(Copyright MOC. Used by permission)
WHEN IN RICHMOND PLEASE VISIT THIS WONDERFUL MUSEUM!
"...and a grateful appreciation of your kind and generous consideration of myself,
I bid you an affectionate farewell"
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