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SUMMARY:Wayne Motts — Wisconsin Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS: \nWayne Motts — Wisconsin Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum \nLocation – Wisconsin Club (900 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI) \n5:30 p.m. – Registration/Social Hour\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner\n7:30 p.m. – Program\nCost: $35 by reservation\, please\n(Note: Jackets required for the dining room) \nRSVP: \nPlease contact Paul Eilbes at 262.376.0568 or peilbes@gmail.com to RSVP. We hope to see you there! \nABOUT THE EVENT: \nOn April 9\, 2026\, join National Civil War Museum CEO and historian Wayne E. Motts for an immersive look at Wisconsin’s profound impact on the American Civil War. This dynamic presentation brings history to life through rare artifacts\, specifically highlighting the legendary Cushing brothers and the iconic “Iron Brigade.” With nearly 40 years of experience as a Gettysburg guide and author\, Motts offers expert insights into the deeply personal stories behind these preserved treasures. It is a unique opportunity to connect with our state’s heritage through the eyes of one of the country’s leading Civil War authorities. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER: \nAn Ohio native with degrees from The Ohio State University and Shippensburg University\, Wayne E. Motts has dedicated his career to the study of American military history. As one of the youngest individuals ever to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg\, he has spent nearly 40 years leading tours and sharing his deep expertise. A renowned speaker\, Wayne has addressed prestigious historical organizations across the country\, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.milwaukeecwrt.org/event/wayne-motts-wisconsin-civil-war-artifacts-in-the-collection-of-the-national-civil-war-museum/
LOCATION:The Wisconsin Club\, 900 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Eilbes":MAILTO:peilbes@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Chris Mackowski — A Tempest of Iron and Lead: The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS: \nChris Mackowski — A Tempest of Iron and Lead: The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse \nLocation – Wisconsin Club (900 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI) \n5:30 p.m. – Registration/Social Hour\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner\n7:30 p.m. – Program\nCost: $35 by reservation\, please\n(Note: Jackets required for the dining room) \nRSVP: \nPlease contact Paul Eilbes at 262.376.0568 or peilbes@gmail.com to RSVP. We hope to see you there! \nABOUT THE EVENT: \nOn May 7th\, join Chris Mackowski for a presentation on the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse\, a conflict that reached a gruesome peak at the “Bloody Angle.” For twenty-two grueling hours\, Federal and Confederate forces engaged in the war’s most intense sustained hand-to-hand combat amidst torrential rain and knee-deep mud. Described by those who survived it as a “Saturnalia of blood\,” the struggle came to represent the absolute limit of human endurance and physical savagery. This event explores the harrowing details of a battle so brutal it earned haunting nicknames like “Hell’s Half-Acre” and the “slaughter pen of Spotsylvania. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER: \nChris Mackowski has authored or coauthored nearly two dozen books and serves as a Copie Hill Civil War Fellow at the American Battlefield Trust. He holds various leadership and advisory roles within the historical community\, including positions with the Civil War Roundtable Congress and the Antietam Institute. A prolific writer and historian\, Chris remains a dedicated advocate for Civil War education and battlefield preservation.
URL:https://www.milwaukeecwrt.org/event/chris-mackowski-a-tempest-of-iron-and-lead-the-battle-of-spotsylvania-courthouse/
LOCATION:The Wisconsin Club\, 900 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Eilbes":MAILTO:peilbes@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Alex Rossino — Calamity at Frederick: A Fresh Look at the Creation & Loss of Special Order #191
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS: \nAlex Rossino — Calamity at Frederick: A Fresh Look at the Creation & Loss of Special Order #191 \nLocation – Wisconsin Club (900 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI) \n5:30 p.m. – Registration/Social Hour\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner\n7:30 p.m. – Program\nCost: $35 by reservation\, please\n(Note: Jackets required for the dining room) \nRSVP: \nPlease contact Paul Eilbes at 262.376.0568 or peilbes@gmail.com to RSVP. We hope to see you there! \nABOUT THE EVENT: \nOn June 11\, join independent historian and author Dr. Alex Rossino for a meticulous look into one of the Civil War’s greatest enduring mysteries: the creation and loss of Robert E. Lee’s Special Orders No. 191. This presentation utilizes extensive primary sources to challenge long-held assumptions and shed fresh light on the blunders\, blame\, and battlefield consequences surrounding the famous “Lost Orders” outside Frederick\, Maryland. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER: \nDr. Alex Rossino is an independent historian and author who holds a Ph.D. in History from Syracuse University and previously spent nine years as a historian at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Since turning his focus to the American Civil War in 2011\, he has published several popular historical novels and deeply researched histories\, including Their Maryland and Calamity at Frederick. A resident of historic Charles Town\, West Virginia\, Dr. Rossino is a leading expert on the Maryland Campaign and the complex saga of Lee’s Lost Orders.
URL:https://www.milwaukeecwrt.org/event/alex-rossino-calamity-at-frederick-a-fresh-look-at-the-creation-loss-of-special-order-191/
LOCATION:The Wisconsin Club\, 900 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233
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