Meeting of April 19, 2022

Abby Eller on “Salmon Chase: Lincoln’s Secretary of the Treasury”

During the Civil War, Chase introduced new financial measures designed to help pay for the war, that have greatly influenced the American financial system ever since. Not for nothing was a major nationwide bank named in his honor.

Meeting of March 15, 2022

Joan Larrabee on “Mary Chesnut and Her Civil War Diary”

Joan, a longtime member of the Roundtable, will base her talk on the Pulitzer prizewinning edition of this famous diary by historian C. Vann Woodward.

Free Civil War media materials, including back issues of Civil War Times Illustrated, will be made available at the meeting.

Meeting of February 15, 2022

Come Share Your Civil War Interest With Us

Civil War history interests so many people, for so many reasons. Are you interested in visiting historic sites or battlefield reenactments? Do you have family members who fought in the Civil War? Would you like to tell about your favorite movie, or book? Now’s your chance to share whatever interests you, with others who will be genuinely interested in what you have to say.

At this meeting, there will also be available free Civil War materials, including newspapers, magazines, and presentation materials on such topics as the Battle of Shiloh and Confederate generals.

Meeting of January 18, 2022

Abby Eller on “Shoes for Man and Beast During the Civil War”

Learn about how two great 19th century inventor-businessmen made possible the mass production of horseshoes, boots, and shoes for the Union armed forces in the field.

Abby is president of the Peninsula Civil War Round Table, and an enthusiastic amateur history buff.

The January 18 meeting will include a big Civil War book raffle, $2 per raffle ticket. The raffle will be held immediately after the main topic presentation.

Meeting of December 21, 2021

Jim Rhetta on “Paying for the Civil War, Part 2”

Jim will continue to compare and contrast the various ways the Federal and Confederate governments financed their war efforts. Jim is longtime president of the South Bay Civil War Round Table.

Meeting of October 19, 2021

Abby Eller on “King Cotton”

Abby will describe how cotton came to be crowned king, and the Civil War came to alter the world economy.

Abby Eller is president of the PCWRT. She has no ancestors who fought in the Civil War, as far as she knows. Growing up in Memphis Tenn, Abby was intrigued by how the Civil War still meant so much to Southerners, a hundred years later. Civil War history includes much more than military history. Abby is fascinated by how the war transformed the course of American history. Throughout America, the war set in motion changes that are with us to this day. So please come join us to find out more!

Meeting of September 21, 2021

Magnus Akerblom on “Robert E. Lee”

Magnus Akerblom has remarked: “Most people only look at four years of Robert E Lee’s life. I will present more information than focusing on the Civil War years.”

Magnus is interested in the Civil War as one of the most fascinating parts of US history, shaping our country up to the present day.

Starting anew, now’s a good time to consider adding some new activities to our meetings. For example, having a Question of the Month for discussion, a book raffle, Civil War quiz games, a quick summary of what happened in Civil War history the day of the meeting. You are cordially invited to join us and share your suggestions.

Meeting of July 20, 2021

Social and Organizational Meeting, 11:30 am, July 20

We are resuming in-person meetings at Harry’s Hofbrau following a long pandemic shut down.

The Roundtable needs us all to provide ideas and participation to gear up again.
Some of the volunteer opportunities are:

Bringing in outside speakers,
Making presentations,
Publicity of our meetings,
Setting up the audio-visual equipment for presentations, and Treasurer.

We are all looking forward to seeing you!

2021 West Coast Civil War Round Table Conference Announced

Canceled! 2021 West Coast Civil War Round Table Conference

This conference has been postponed until November 4–6, 2022, because of continued coronavirus concerns.

Combat Strategy and Tactics, Grant vs Lee in 1864

November 5–7, 2021

Featuring speakers including Gordon Rhea, Eric Wittenburg, Chris Mackowski, Jim Stanbery, and Brian Clague.

Hosted by San Joaquin Valley Civil War Round Table

Wyndham Garden Fresno Airport
5090 E. Clinton Way, Fresno
(559-252-3611)
$103 per night

Attendee Registration

$200 Per person including meals (Breakfast on your own; coffee & pastries provided. Non participants who wish dinner Friday or Saturday Night: $30 each meal.)

NAME:________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________
EMAIL:_________________________________________
Member of a CWRT? ______________________________

Please address check to SJVCWRT
SEND TO Ron Vaughan (Conference Co-ordinator)
730 E. Tulare Ave,
Tulare, CA 93274

Questions? ronvaughan@prodigy.net