Welcome to
the Most important Round Table, in the Most important small town,
at the Most important Battlefield,
in the Most important Country
in the World.
Joe Mieczkowski, Past President
April 24 - The Civil War in Cinema
Presented by Dr. Jared Frederick
On the issue of historical memory, few forces are more powerful than Hollywood. Since the silent era, cinematic depictions of the Civil War era have molded our perceptions of America's bloodies war--for better and for worse. Join historian Jared Frederick for a rich multimedia journey through the past as he explores how Civil War movies tell us not only about our past, but ourselves.
About the Speaker
Dr. Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History. Prior to his current position as an assistant teaching professor of History at Penn State Altoona, Frederick served as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. He is the author of several books including Dispatches of D-Day, Hang Tough, and Fierce Valor. He has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, Turner Classic Movies, and various documentaries. He is also the host of the popular YouTube channel Reel History. His latest book is Into the Cold Blue, which he co-authored with WWII pilot John Homan. His next book will explore the hidden history of Gettysburg and the Second World War.
Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Adams County Historical Society
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