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January 2020
The Industrial Resources of the Confederacy: Their Extent in 1861, Their Expansion, Their Use, and Their Destruction
The Industrial Resources of the Confederacy: Their Extent in 1861, Their Expansion, Their Use, and Their Destruction by Charles KnightThe conventional wisdom says that the Confederacy was an agricultural area with little industry. Maybe the conventional wisdom was wrong. Come hear Charles Knight speak about “The Industrial Resources of the Confederacy: Their Extent in 1861, Their Expansion, Their Use, and Their Destruction,” on January 22, 2020. Chuck was born in Alabama and now lives in Florissant. He has at least…
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Civil War Prisons
Civil War Prisons by David Keller David Keller, Camp Douglas Restoration Foundation, Managing Director: David Keller is a long time resident of Chicago and an amateur historian. Mr. Keller’s professional life included various executive positions at Chicago area commercial banks. Currently he is a respected expert witness in banking matters throughout the country. Retired since 2002, he devotes much of his time to volunteer activities including the Chicago History Museum. David’s interest in Camp Douglas comes from his interest in…
Find out more »March 2020
March Meeting Cancelled
The March meeting of the Civil War Roundtable of St. Louis scheduled for March 25 is cancelled. Members, please watch your emails for updates regarding the Little Roundtable, currently scheduled for April 2 and the April 22 meeting. Updates will also be posted here and on the Roundtable’s Facebook page.
Find out more »April 2020
Little Roundtable Cancelled
In light of the restrictions imposed by the City and County governments, the April 2 Little Roundtable is cancelled. It doesn’t look promising for the April 22 regular Roundtable meeting either. Even if larger meetings are allowed, it isn’t clear whether the venue will be able to accommodate us. We will wait another couple of weeks or so to see what develops. Continue to check here, on Facebook and monitor your emails for further updates.
Find out more »CWRT Congress Presents: A Free Online Lecture Series Live on ZOOM.us
Registration is required www.CWRTCongress.org/lectures.html. Wednesday, April 15 7:00 pm PDT In Memory of Self & Comrades: Thomas Wallace Colley Recollections With Michael K. Shaffer Tuesday, April 21 7:00 pm EDT The Confederate Secret Service & the Lincoln Assassination With John C. Fazio Thursday, April 23 7:00 pm EDT Six Days in September With Alex Rossino Monday, April 27 7:00 pm EDT Sherman’s Carolinas Campaign With Eric Wittenberg Wednesday, April 29 7:00 pm EDT Longstreet’s East Tennessee Campaign With Ed Lowe…
Find out more »Gordon Ramsey “Civil War Balloons” CANCELLED
Watch for more details as we get closer to the date! Join us for a Friendly & Fun Evening of Civil War History! Doors open at 5:30 Meal served at 6:30 Presentation at 7:30 We meet at: ROYALE ORLEANS BANQUET CENTER 2801 Telegraph Road Mehlville (St Louis), MO 63125 Dinner and Presentation Members . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 (each) Students (under 21). . . . . $7.00 (each) Guests & Others .…
Find out more »May 2020
May Meeting Cancelled
The title says it all. Our next regularly scheduled meeting is on September 23, assuming current restrictions are lifted by then. I will let you know if there are any specific protocols that have to be followed at the meeting – I certainly hope not and that we can resume what passes for a normal life by then. We are still planning on a Board meeting in July to address the issues facing the Roundtable. Exactly what form it will…
Find out more »June 2020
Reconstruction Era Politics and People After the Civil War
Thanks to Michelle for suggesting this article. https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/find/content-reconstruction-era-politics-and-people-after-the-civil-war You can find more like this and other resources at www.cwrtcongress.org
Find out more »CWRT Congress ZOOM Lectures
While our regular meetings are canceled due to COVID-19, please consider participating in these online ZOOM Civil War related lectures from CWRT Congress: Registration is required www.CWRTCongress.org/lectures.html. Wednesday, May 27 7:00pm Cheryl Renee Gooch - Hinsonville's Heroes Thursday, May 28 7:00pm David Dixon - Self-Liberation or Survival Tuesday, June 2 7:00pm John Scales - Did Forrest Make A Difference Thursday, June 4 7:00pm John C. Fazio - Francis & Arabella; John & Fanny: Love & War Tuesday, June 9 7:00pm…
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