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Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Announces 2012-2013 Guest Speakers
August 13, 2012 - Southport, NC -
Brunswick Civil War
Round Table meetings held on the first
Tuesday of each month will begin once again on September
4th following the summer break. Every meeting features a
prominent historian, author, college professor or Civil
War re-enactor speaking on a variety of subjects about
the American Civil War era. Meetings are always well
attended and enjoyed by both Civil War enthusiasts and
those simply interested in knowing more about this
important period in our history.
"We have an impressive line-up of renowned historians
for this coming season," reports Round Table Director
and Program Coordinator Dr. Max R. Williams. "And,
because we are a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization,
most of our membership dues and guest fees are devoted
to paying speaker fees and travel expenses so we can be
assured of scheduling the most popular and knowledgeable
Civil War historians from around the country," Williams
continued.
Speaking at the Tuesday, September 4th meeting will be
popular Civil War speaker, Robert E.L. Krick,
battlefield guide, National Park Service historian and
widely published author. His topic: “Stuart’s Last Ride:
Sheridan’s Raid on Richmond and the Battle of Yellow
Tavern.”
Tuesday, October 2nd features devoted historian, living
history interpreter and Round Table Director Charen
Fink, R.N., presenting in period dress. This will be her
second appearance as a most interesting and entertaining
guest speaker. Her topic: “Civil War Women at War.”
Tuesday, November 6th: Horace Mewborn, Civil War author
whose specialty is the Confederate cavalry in northern
Virginia, will also join us once again. He will speak on
“Hampton’s Cattle Raid,” one of the strangest actions of
the war by the Confederates.
Tuesday, December 4th: Ron Beavers, a native Fairfax,
Virginia, resident and dedicated Civil War historian
will discuss a most interesting topic entitled, “Civil
War Logistics,” where both sides struggled to keep their
soldiers fed, clothed and armed.
Wednesday, January 9th: Ed Bearss, a “National
Treasure,” who is considered to be among the most
knowledgeable Civil War historians in the country
returns to the Round Table for the third year. His
presentation is entitled, “The Second Day at
Gettysburg.” Please note that the inimitable Ed Bearss
will inform and charm us on this special date.
Tuesday, February 5th: Emory M. Thomas is Regents
Professor of History Emeritus at the University of
Georgia and author of eight books. He will speak about
“The Dogs of War: The Martial Moment.” He will discuss
the pivotal events in Civil War causation.
Tuesday, March 5th: Richard Starnes returns to the Round
Table with his entertaining presentation style. He is a
dedicated teacher, researcher, author and Dean of Arts &
Sciences at Western Carolina University. His
presentation will be our first on events after the war:
“Reconstruction: The Resurgence of the Rebs.”
Tuesday, April 2nd: Will Greene, popular speaker and
Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park and
National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg,
VA, returns to the Round Table by popular demand, and
will discuss “The Overland Campaign,” which resulted in
a strategic Union victory despite severe losses.
Tuesday, May 7th: Peter Cozzens is author of sixteen
critically acclaimed books on the Civil War and the
Indian Wars of the American West. He is a Foreign
Service Officer with the U.S. Dept. of State. His
presentation is entitled, “The Chickamauga Campaign.” It
marked the end of Union defensive action in southeastern
Tennessee and northwestern Georgia.
Tuesday, June 4th: The guest speaker and topic will be
announced at a later date.
“We are delighted to announce our upcoming speaker
schedule of outstanding Civil War historians from around
the country. We believe our guest speakers are the
reason that our Round Table is now one of, if not THE
largest, Civil War Round Table in the country. Our
speakers’ varied topics will continue to be interesting
and entertaining to everyone, not just Civil War
enthusiasts, so we encourage everyone to come see
first-hand,” urges Round Table president Wally Rueckel.
All meetings are held at Trinity United Methodist
Church, 209 E. Nash Street, Southport, across from the
Southport Post Office, unless otherwise announced.
Everyone is welcome. Registration and refreshments begin
at 6:30. Admission is $5 for visitors which can be
applied toward the annual membership dues of $25 for
adults and couples. There is no fee for visiting
students.
For more information, contact BCWRT president Wally
Rueckel at (910) 253-7382, or
wrueckel@questor.com.
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