Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table

We want to extend a special thank you to Michael Krauss for filling in at the last minute yesterday. After we learned that Dr. MaryBeth Allison had 2 flights cancelled, Michael agreed to step in and deliver an outstanding presentation on just a few hours notice.

His presentation included a history of the Congressional Medal of Honor, its connection to the Civil War, and a look at Allegheny County residents who were awarded the medal.

We are working with Dr. Allison to reschedule.

Join us next month when Matt Borders presents “Major General Lew Wallace” on July 20 at 6:00.

What was life really like for Civil War prisoners of war? Join us on June 15 when Dr. MaryBeth Allison explores the experiences of Union and Confederate POWs through their letters, diaries and memoirs. Discover how faith, purpose, community and resilience helped prisoners endure captivity and find hope amid hardship.

The meeting starts at 6:00 and is available on Zoom for members.

Thank you to Evan Portman for returning to the round table to present “A Question of Conscience: St. Vincent In the Civil War.” Evan explored the impact the war had on the small college, the role of its monks within the armies and how the conflict divided students between north and south.

Join us next month when Dr. MaryBeth Allison join us to present “Civil War Prisoners” on June 15 at 6:00.

The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) is presenting “Ten Tumultuous Years: 1857 - 1866” featuring presentations, living history and exhibits about gold, shipwrecks, key characters, coins and currency impacting the Civil War years.

May 28 - 30 at the Monroeville Convention Center.

No-small-change 160th Civil War Anniversary: Talks, Books and Films by 501c3 Non-Profit on MONEY MATTERS: Abe Lincoln, Treasury Girls; Minting, Printing & Counterfeiting.

Join us Monday, May 18, when Evan Portman returns to present “A Question of Conscience: St. Vincent In the Civil War,” exploring how the War divided one of Westmoreland County’s small monastic communities, the Saint Vincent Benedictine Abbey. As Americans chose sides in the struggle over slavery, so did the monks and students of Saint Vincent.

Remember the 6:00 start at the Hampton Township Community Center, which is also available on Zoom for members.

We had a great turnout last week for our trip to Harper’s Ferry with tours of John Brown's Raid, the heights above the town and The National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

Thanks to everyone who joined!

Thrilled to welcome members of the Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table for a visit today! Pictured here with our Executive Director David Price, far right, and Director of Marketing and Communications Melissa Winn, middle, the group is touring the Museum today and visiting Harpers Ferry and Bolivar Heights this weekend. Welcome! We hope you enjoy your time in the area!

Thank you to Ron Kirkwood for his excellent presentation on the George Spangler Farm at Gettysburg, detailing not only the medical aspect of the property, but its strategic military importance. We had a great turnout after unexpected weather kept some members home last month.

Join us on May 18 when Evan Portman presents “A Question of Conscience: St. Vincent In the Civil War.” Don’t forget the early summer start time of 6:00!

Join us Monday, April 20, as Ron Kirkwood returns to present “Too Much for Human Endurance; The George Spangler Farm Hospitals - Part II,” highlighting the property’s military importance as well as the medical challenges, human suffering and the extraordinary efforts of those who treated the wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg.

The meeting starts at 7:00 at the Hampton Township Community Center and is also available on Zoom for members.