Welcome to the Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg. "The most important Roundtable, in the most important small town, at the most important battlefield, in the most important country in the world." —Joe Mieczkowski, past president
      
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
January 26, 2012
Gettysburg: Field of Glory
Charles Whitehair
On July 3, 1863, Major-General George Pickett led a charge against the Union center that gained nothing but glory. One of the three brigades that took part in the charge was commanded by Brigadier-General Richard Garnett. General Garnett commanded the 8th, 18th, 19th, 28th, and 56th Virginia Infantry regiments. Jonathan Russell, a Confederate soldier and descendent of CW Whitehair was from Loudoun County, Virginia. CW in first person will narrate a very vivid description of the events from his great-great-great uncle’s enlistment with the 2nd Virginia Infantry at Harpers Ferry to his service with the 8th Virginia Infantry at Gettysburg. Through the eyes of Private Russell, one will appreciate the trials, adventures, challenges, and the loneliness of separation from family while serving with the Army of Northern Virginia.
Over the last eighteen years, CW Whitehair has portrayed both a civilian and military Civil War re-enactor. He attended Shepherd University where he studied various campaigns and personalities that made a contribution to the war effort. He is a volunteer Historical Interpreter for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and a member of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association. He is also recognized by the Harpers Ferry Merchants’ Association as its resident author.
Our meetings
are the Fourth Thursday of each month.
From September to May, we meet at the GAR Building, 53 East Middle Street. Light refreshments and conversation starting at 7 pm, the program starting at 7:30. Our summer meetings are in the field starting at 6:00 p.m. Please note the meeting location of each meeting.
A new feature at our meetings is a Show and Tell time. If you have an item that you would like to share with our membership, please contact Larry Sherfey at peachorchard1863@hotmail.com.
Whenever treacherous weather is predicted, the CWRT President and Vice President shall determine by noon on that day whether the program should be canceled or not. Announcements will be made on television station WGAL and radio station WGET.
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Dave Collins, Carl Doucette, Roger Heller, Mike Hietikko, Linda Joswick, John Scott, and John Winkelman (past President) |
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Next Board Meeting:Board Meetings are open to all members. Meetings begin at 6:30 pm in the back room at the Avenue Restaurant. If you would like to eat before the meeting, please arrive by 6:00 pm. Our next board meeting is Thursday,March 15, 2012. |
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COMMITTEES |
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Plaque Committee: Book Award Committee: Field Trip Committee: If you are interested in more information, or joining, one the committees, please contact any Officer or Board Member. |
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EVENT INFORMATION |
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GCWRT Field Trip: Second ManassasSaturday, May 12, 2012
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Happy 2012! I hope your holidays were joyous, and that the New Year brings health and happiness to all. I'm looking forward to the speakers Joe has lined up for us this year; he always does such a wonderful job!
February is quite a month for Civil War birthdays. Of course we have Abraham Lincoln on the the 12th, but did you know that JEB Stuart was born on February 6th, Winfield Scott Hancock on the 14th, and Lewis Armistead was born on the 18th? If there are others, maybe George can use that for one of his Trivia Questions for the month!
We all know that January and February can bring some wintery weather that comes in the form of the white stufff. If you're not sure about a meeting being cancelled, please tune in to WGTY, 107.7 fm or WGET, 1320 am, to see if there's an announcement. Take care, stay warm, and see you all soon!
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SPEAKERS |
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February 23, 2012
March 22, 2012
April 26, 2012
May 24, 2012
Sept. 27, 2012
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