Who we are and what we do:

The Roanoke Civil War Round Table is a non-partisan organization, whose purpose is to promote and stimulate interest in all aspects of the Civil War period, and to further the serious discussion and study of the conflict.  The Round Table believes in supporting national and regional organizations that preserve battlefield sites.

Meetings:

Meetings are held monthly, September through June, on the second Tuesday of the month starting at 7 pm at Friendship Residents' Center (in the chapel) on the corner of Hershberger Road and Florist Road.  Meetings are open to the public.  Everyone is invited!

See also:

Meetings Photo Gallery

Speakers:

At each monthly meeting, the Round Table has a speaker.  They have included well known local scholars such as James I. Robertson, William C. Davis, and Richard McMurry, as well as Gary Gallagher, Noah Andre Trudeau, A. Wilson Greene, Tom Desjardin, Keith Gibson, and many others. 

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Schedule  November 14, 2017 meeting, 7pm - Dr. John Peacock will discuss Gen. Bryan Grimes: Soldier and Citizen

How Do You Get There?

From I-581, take Exit 3E, which is Hershberger Road.  On Hershberger, continue through three traffic lights.  Take a left at the fourth light, which is Florist Rd., then right into the parking lot.

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Detailed Directions With Photos

 

 

Preservation:

The Round Table donates to various organizations dedicated to battlefield preservation, and meetings include brief updates on preservation efforts across the country.  We are a life member of the Civil War Trust.

 

 

Trips:

Most years, the Round Table organizes a battlefield tour trip.  Among other places, single-day trips have visited Cold Harbor and Tredegar, Brandy Station, North Anna, Pamplin Park, Five Forks, McDowell, Cedar Creek, Fishers Hill, New Market, Cloyds Mountain, Saltville, Cross Keys, and Port Republic.  Multi-day trips have included Gettysburg, Ft. Fisher, and Chickamauga / Chattanooga.  Tour guides have included Ed Bearss, Chris Calkins, and Joseph Whitehorne.

See also:

Trip Photo Galleries

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Members Receive:

Our high quality digital newsletter, "The Civil War Dispatch".

Dues are:

Individual - $20

Family - $25

Student - $10

Bring your application and check to a meeting or mail it to:

RCWRT

PO Box 11882

Roanoke, VA 24022

 

Photo Galleries:

Meetings Photo Gallery

Trips Photo Gallery

 

History of Roanoke and Southwest Virginia

 

Links to Other Civil War Websites  - Please allow the great general to direct you.

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