Events

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.

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.