Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table
Discussion and Exploration of American History and Battlefields
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
Next to John Brown himself, perhaps the most recognizable and evocative image of John Brown’s raid is the haunting portrait of raider Dangerfield Newby. Follow Newby from his childhood in Virginia and his life in Ohio, to his death at Harpers Ferry, his legacy in popular culture, and how the Newby family continued Dangerfield’s fight… Continue reading October 2024 Newsletter
Brian Kowell Brian Kowell will present on Horses in the Civil War. The role of the horse is often overlooked when we study the American Civil War. Union and Confederate armies literally ran on horsepower. From armaments to logistics, horses played a key role in transporting cannons, ammunition, engineering equipment, medical supplies, and men. Horses… Continue reading November 2024 Newsletter
Gettysburg LBG Ralph Siegel It began in South Carolina, with articles of secession approved by the first state to secede — a state with a proud heritage of struggling against federal authority. So perhaps there is some sense of karma, or irony, that it ended, in some respects, in the failed attack of a South… Continue reading December 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
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
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
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
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