Latest Past Events

Wayne Motts — Wisconsin Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum

The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

On April 9, 2026, join National Civil War Museum CEO and veteran Gettysburg guide Wayne E. Motts for a look at rare Wisconsin artifacts from the Iron Brigade and Cushing brothers. Drawing on 40 years of expertise, Motts brings these historic treasures and the personal stories of the soldiers who carried them to life in a dynamic, expert-led presentation.

$35

Cliff Roberts — Castle Pinckney and the Confederate Defense of Charleston Harbor

The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

On March 12, 2026, author Cliff Roberts will explore Castle Pinckney’s strategic role within the Confederate "Circles of Fire" that defended Charleston Harbor throughout the Civil War. This presentation examines how the harbor’s oldest fortification helped the city withstand a record-breaking 545-day bombardment, the longest siege in American history. Roberts, the president of the Fort Sumter Civil War Round Table, will have copies of his latest book on the subject available for purchase at the meeting.

$35

Keith Bohannon — General Joseph Wheeler and the Army of Tennessee’s Cavalry Corps in the Atlanta Campaign

The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Join Civil War expert and Professor Keith Bohannon as he examines the complex legacy of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler’s cavalry during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Bohannon, a prolific author and former National Park Service historian, will detail Wheeler’s aggressive tactics, disciplinary challenges, and his pivotal victory during the McCook-Stoneman Raid. This presentation offers a unique look at the strategic maneuvers and soldier-civilian interactions that shaped General Sherman's historic advance through Georgia.

$35