The Longstreet Society

03/16/2026

The old General on the porch of his Piedmont Hotel. Cool chair.

03/12/2026

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02/19/2026

They’re practicing Olympic caliber Curling at the Piedmont Hotel just like General Longstreet did. Well, maybe not but that hallway needed sweeping anyway.

02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/01/2026

01/15/2026

This Thursday morning, 1/15, at 10:30 at the Piedmont Hotel Museum at 827 Maple Street, I'll give a presentation on the amazing and inspiring life of Helen Dortch Longstreet. In addition to learning all about "the Fighting Lady," you can tour the magnificently-renovated and beautiful former hotel run by General Longstreet. This event and admission to the museum are free for everyone.

The address will be fascinating and with a lot of humor, and it would be such a joy to see and visit with you!

Thanks, best regards, and hope to see you soon,
Douglas

Dr. Douglas Young
University of North Georgia Political Science Professor Emeritus
Longstreet Society Board of Directors member
[email protected]
770-530-9399

01/13/2026

Hello! You are all invited to attend a pair of addresses I'm giving this week on each half of Gainesville's most accomplished couple: the Hon. General James and Helen Dortch Longstreet. As the link above confirms, this evening, 1/13, at 7:00 at the Northeast Georgia History Center, I'll be discussing the remarkably brave and successful life of General James Longstreet. This event is free to all museum members and just $5 for everyone else.

This Thursday morning, 1/15, at 10:30 at the Piedmont Hotel Museum at 827 Maple Street, I'll give a presentation on the amazing and inspiring life of Helen Dortch Longstreet. In addition to learning all about "the Fighting Lady," you can tour the magnificently-renovated and beautiful former hotel run by General Longstreet. This event and admission to the museum are free for everyone.

Each address will be fascinating and with a lot of humor, and it would be such a joy to see and visit with you!

Thanks, best regards, and hope to see you soon,
Douglas

Dr. Douglas Young
University of North Georgia Political Science Professor Emeritus
Longstreet Society Board of Directors member

01/12/2026

A warm and wonderful turnout to honor the General at Alta Vista Cemetery for his birthday. The LS and SCV Camp 1404 appreciate your support and attendance. The reception at the Piedmont Hotel afterwards was equally warm and also delicious. Happy Birthday General.

01/08/2026

12/22/2025

The 1888 reunion at Gettysburg. He looks like he’s enjoying himself.