Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table
Discussion and Exploration of American History and Battlefields
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
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
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
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
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
Judge William F. B. Vodrey presents on the 1863 New York City Draft Riots. MVCWRT Mike Miller contributes an article on the family military tradition of the Buckners. mvcwrt-04-2023-newsletterDownload
Jerry, seated front right, on a MVCWRT battlefield trip. MVCWRT President Jerry Arnesberger takes us on a photo journey of his Civil War visits over the years in this presentation. Information on tickets for our upcoming raffle is detailed. An opportunity to take part in a spring bus tour about Mosby's raiders announced. mvcwrt-02-2023-newsletterDownload
Michael Kraus, curator at Soldiers and Sailors museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, presents on the discovery on an important collection of Gettysburg artifacts. MCVWRT member Mike Miller shares the story of "Stonewall Jim." mvcwrt-11-2022-newsletterDownload
Dan Masters Dan Masters delivers a presentation on "Arming Sherman's Buckeyes Before Shiloh." Civil War Series at Carnegie details. MVCWRT member Dan Welch receives a Civil War community award. mvcwrt-10-2022-newsletterDownload
Scott Mingus Historian and author Scott Mingus presents on the famed Louisiana Tigers during the battle of Gettysburg. Union army uniforms will be on the display during the meeting. A stay of dinner costs for meetings was discussed. Long-time member Gordy Morgan shares a tribute to Round Table founder Hugh Earnhart. mvcwrt-09-2022-newsletterDownload
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