Speaker John Michael Priest presents a new look on the actions on the end of the first day of the battle at Gettysburg and the attack made by Confederate General Dorsey Pender's division. mvcwrt-05-2024-newsletterDownload
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April 2024 Newsletter
Codie Eash, Director of Education and Museum Operations at Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center presents on the use of the Seminary building, cupola, and campus by United States soldiers in John Buford’s cavalry, the Signal Corps, and First Corps infantryand artillery; the origins of one of Gettysburg’s largest military hospitals; the occupation of the… Continue reading April 2024 Newsletter
March 2024 Newsletter
Dr. Bradley Keefer presents on the connection between the national post-war ideals of heroism, brotherhood, and reunion that underpin both reenacting and recent efforts to preserve "sacred" battlefield landscapes. Spring raffle announced. Annual dues are being collected. A column on Civil War figures in their own words. mvcwrt-03-2024-newsletterDownload
February 2024 Newsletter
David and Holly portraying the President and First Lady of Confederacy at the Dobbin House in Gettysburg, Pa. Courtesy the Dobbin House Facebook Page David Walker and his wife (in both centuries), Dr. Holly Ray, present a dynamic, insightful, and thoroughly entertaining program as the President and First Lady of the Confederacy. MVCWRT member Mike… Continue reading February 2024 Newsletter
January 2024 Newsletter
MVCWRT member Tim Brookes delivers a presentation titled, “Confessions of a Baby Boomer Who Missed The Civil War: A Collector’s Tale.” A timeline of Civil War battles that occurred in January each year are listed. Information on the spring raffle and spring battlefield tour listed. mvcwrt-01-2024-newsletterDownload
December 2023 Newsletter
Long-time MVCWRT and past treasurer and president of round table, Bob Schneider, will discuss the promotion of George Armstrong Custer. Mike Miller, MVCWRT member, contributes a column on Confederate general Earl Van Dorn. mvcwrt-12-2023-newsletterDownload
November 2023 Newsletter
Carleton Young presents on the letters of two brothers from the Vermont Brigade that fought in many well-known battles, including: the Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, the Bristoe Campaign, the Wilderness, and Cedar Creek. Good friend of the Round Table, Jon-Erik Gilot, shares information about the spring 2024 Carnegie Civil War Symposium.… Continue reading November 2023 Newsletter
October 2023 Newsletter
William R. Griffith IV Historian William Griffith IV will present on the life and death of the "Boy Major," Joseph White Latimer. MVCWRT member Mike Miller provides an engaging story about the death of General William Thomas during the Vicksburg campaign. mvcwrt-10-2023-newsletterDownload
September 2023 Newsletter
Historian Eric Wittenberg presents on Sherman's Carolinas Campaign. MVCWRT member Dave Duchek reviews the latest book on James A. Garfield. The full list of speakers for this year is announced. mvcwrt-09-2023-newsletterDownload
May 2023 Newsletter
Gene Schmiel Historian and author Gene Schmiel presents on Union General Irvin McDowell. Notable Ohio Civil War sites are listed with information on how to visit. Next year's speaker schedule is announced. mvcwrt-05-2023-newsletterDownload
Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table 