Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table
Discussion and Exploration of American History and Battlefields
Belinda Weiss is the director of the William McKinley Birthplace Museum in Niles. She had previously worked for the Arms Family Museum in Youngstown. Weiss has a love of history and teaches at Kent State University. William McKinley and his role in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry will be the topic for a presentation given… Continue reading January 2026 Newsletter
David Walker as Jefferson Davis. Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table member David Walker, who has given us previous programs in first person as Jefferson Davis, returns to present a program on the final days of the Civil War. When did the war actually end? He will explore this and more during the program. MVCWRT… Continue reading December 2025 Newsletter
Kevin Wood as Abraham Lincoln. Renowned Abraham Lincoln living historian Kevin Wood brings the 16th president to life at this month's meeting. MVCWRT 11-2025 NewsletterDownload
Author and historian Scott Mingus presents on Dick Anderson at Gettysburg and beyond. MVCWRT 10-2025 NewsletterDownload
Dan Masters Author and historian Dan Masters will present on the Stones River Campaign. His book, Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign (an in-depth exploration of the Stones River Campaign from the soldiers’ perspective) was published by Savas Beatie in November 2024 and won the prestigious Richard B. Harwell… Continue reading September 2025 Newsletter
Frank and Michal Barrett Long-time MVCWRT members Frank and Michal Barrett present a program titled, "In Search of an Old Abolitionist." MVCWRT 05-2025 NewsletterDownload
MVCWRT member Robert Lehman gives a program about Union ironclads and their crews during the American Civil War. You can read more at the link below. MVCWRT 04-2025 NewsletterDownload
Speaker John C. Harkness will discuss Civil War small arms, their manufacturing materials and processes. Click below for more information. MVCWRT 03-2025 NewsletterDownload
History has painted John Wilkes Booth as a second rate actor who could never achieve the fame and fortune of his more famous family members. In truth, he achieved much in his short life on the stage, working at theatres across the country and earning the title of “Matinee Idol.” As the Civil War raged… Continue reading February 2025 Newsletter
Steve Pettyjohn During the American Civil War, generals and their armies were driven by memories of Napoleon and his campaigns of annihilation. In spite of many efforts, only one campaign could be given the title “Napoleonic” based on its operational daring, speed, courage, complexity, innovation and results—Vicksburg. Tonight we’ll consider the legacy of the Vicksburg… Continue reading September 2024 Newsletter
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