Litchfield G.A.R.
Civil War Roundtable
The Litchfield G.A.R. Civil War Roundtable meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker County Museum to discuss all things Civil War. Every meeting includes a Civil War historian speaking on a specific topic related to the War, with time for questions and conversation. Visit the Events page for upcoming topics.
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An Annual Membership with the Litchfield G.A.R. Civil War Roundtable includes:
- Free admission to monthly roundtable meetings
- Monthly emails that preview upcoming speakers and topics
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If you're interested in becoming a member of the Litchfield CWRT, you can print out and send in the form below or pay online with the provided PayPal link.
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2024 Litchfield Civil War Roundtable Schedule
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January 11 - "Hunley: The First Submarine to Sink a Warship" presented by Gary Blessman
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February 8 - "Fort Henry: The First Significant Union victory of the American Civil War and Fort Donelson: the Union Victory that earned General Grant the name: 'Unconditional Surrender Grant'" presented by Jim and Joyce Hinderks
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March 14 - presented by David Page
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April - no regular meeting. Join us for the Minnesota Civil War Symposium on April 27 in Litchfield. Watch for details.
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May 9 - presented by Gary Carlberg; topic: General Meade
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June 13 - "Military and Civilian Forts of the US-Dakota War of 1862" presented by Robert Mann
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July 11 - "Finding Your Civil War Relatives" presented by Terry Davis
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August 8 - "Rioting in Cincinnati, 1862" presented by Shannon Smith
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September 12 - presented by Stephen Osman; topic: General Sibley’s Contraband Teamsters
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October 10 - presented by Brian Pease; topic: Battle flags
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November 14 - presented by National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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December - No Meeting