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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October 25, 2018
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
David Ward will not be able to join us in October.
With the Bible and the Sword:
The Chaplaincy in the American Civil War
Wayne E. Motts
Join Historian Wayne E. Motts as he explores and uncovers the unique role of Chaplains during the Civil War. More than 3,600 chaplains served in the Union and Confederate forces between 1861 and 1865, and while chaplains were technically non-combatants more than 150 of them died in service both in combat and of disease. Three Union chaplains were recipients of the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor for service above and beyond the call of duty. Minister, counselor, nurse, regimental postmaster, and banker to the troops, chaplains provided more than Sunday services to the men of the Blue and Gray. Learn their special story.
Wayne E. Motts is the CEO of the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and has been a licensed battlefield guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park for 30 years. He is a life member of the Gettysburg Civil War Roundtable.
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 6:30 pm, the program starting at 7.
Whenever severe weather is predicted, program information can be found on the roundtable website and Facebook page after 3 PM or you can call Lynn at 717-398-2072.
You can now use your credit card or PayPal to securely pay for your Membership Dues. Please see the Membership page for the link.
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Lynn Heller .............................................President Kendra Debaney.....................................Vice President Eleanor Cingire Bilz...........................Recording Secretary Linda Seamon...............................Membership Secretary David Diner...................................................Treasurer Roger Heller .......................................Program Director Linda Joswick .............................................Webmaster Dave Joswick......................................Newsletter Editor |
717.398.2072 717.334.6375 717.420.2183 717.359.7339 717.420.5730 717.398.2072 717.253.5477 717.877.3975 |
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BOARD MEMBERS |
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Fred Hawthorne, Roger Heller, Hilda Koontz, Dale Molina, Bill Myers, Larry Plymire |
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Next Board Meeting:Board Meetings are open to all members. Meetings begin at 6:00 pm at Perkins Restaurant in Gettysburg. If you would like to eat before the meeting, please arrive by 5:30 pm. Board meetings are the second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. |
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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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Here is your RT membership renewal reminder for 2019Enclosed with your newsletter is a membership form for the upcoming calendar year 2019. This is the form that should accompany your renewal dues. Please get rid of any old forms you may have as this is the only one acceptable. Note, it reflects the current and correct cost for renewal membership: $30 for individuals and $45 for a family, as well as prorated amounts for new members joining later during the calendar year. You can also find the form at our Membership page. Camp Letterman site updateGlen Hayes from the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association has been working for almost two years in an impressive effort to save 17 acres from development at the site, which is owned by S&A Homes. He has initiated a letter writing campaign, resulting in a voluminous amount of letters to S&A Homes, written by historical societies, roundtables (Lynn Heller has written twice on behalf of our roundtable), historians, including James McPherson, Harold Holzer, and Gary Gallagher, and preservation societies. Petitions have also been sent. The overwhelming public support from 37 states, Canada, England, and Italy, shows that Camp Letterman is an important part of the Battle of Gettysburg to many people. Resolution is expected in September. |
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Hello, Friends!!
All seasons are special in Gettysburg, but autumn on the battlefield is hard to beat!
As we return to the GAR Hall for our indoor programs, there are already some golden and crimson colors creeping into the ridges and fields, Soon the hallowed ground will be aglow with full blown autumn splendor.
I know that many of you were able to enjoy the wonderful summer “in the field” programs…one of the many benefits of being a roundtable member. In June we were led by Ranger Jarrad Fuoss through the southern end of town, as he related the experiences of the citizens and soldiers as the sharpshooting continued throughout the three days of the battle. Ben Neely, CEO of the Adams County Historical Society, led our July tour around the grounds and fields of the Seminary, where the drama of the “Battle for the Seminary” played out on July 1, 1863. As we stood and walked in the area of Camp Colt in August, Paul Shevchuk, retired park ranger, discussed the history of the Camp and the importance of Eisenhower’s experience as Commander of the Tank Corps to his future military career. Thanks to Roger Heller for putting together three outstanding programs, and thanks to all who attended.
It’s not too early to begin thinking of our Holiday Banquet on December 6 at The Dobbin House. More details in the November newsletter. Speaker Carol Reardon will not fail to disappoint! Do you have items you would like to donate as a Door Prize? Would you like to help?
In the meantime, we have a great lineup of Fall speakers, so, I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the Historic GAR Hall. Doors open at 6:30 PM; meeting starts at 7.
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SPEAKERS |
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November 15
December 6
January 24, 2019
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 27
July 25
August 22
September 26
October 24
November 21
December 12
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