On May 7th, join prolific author and American Battlefield Trust Fellow Chris Mackowski for a presentation on the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse and the grueling struggle at the "Bloody Angle." This event delves into the harrowing twenty-two hours of hand-to-hand combat that defined one of the most brutal and sustained engagements of the Civil War.
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.
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.
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