• 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, WI

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

    The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

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

    The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    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
  • Chris Mackowski — A Tempest of Iron and Lead: The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse

    The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    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.

    $35
  • Alex Rossino — Calamity at Frederick: A Fresh Look at the Creation & Loss of Special Order #191

    The Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    On June 11th, join independent historian and author Dr. Alex Rossino for a presentation on "Calamity at Frederick" and the enduring mystery of Robert E. Lee's "Lost Orders." This event utilizes extensive primary sources to challenge long-held assumptions and shed fresh light on the blunders, blame, and battlefield consequences surrounding the famous document's disappearance.

    $35