2024 Programs
2024 Programs
- April 18 - Imprisonment, Trial and Execution of the Lincoln Conspirators - Mark Grim
- MAY16 - “Cease Firing! Life and Death at the Swope Manor - The Story of New Jersey Lt William Pohlman”. Originally from Borneo, Pohlman enrolled at Rutgers University but in 1861 he left to join the 1st New Jersey infantry. He eventually fought with the 59th New York at Gettysburg. This is a true story of his experience and eventual death while recovering from his wounds at the Swope family home in Gettysburg. A fascinating story by author and historian Kellie Gormly
- JUNE 20 - “Civil War Medicines and Medical Practices” by Herb Kaufman – Historian, Educator and Civil War Authority
- JULY 18 - “Gettysburg: One Woman's War” by Michele LaRue – Michele presents the story of the Battle of Gettysburg and the aftermath through the eyes of local townfolk. She is a member of Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. This story is compelling and Michele presents it in first person - “brilliantly”.
- AUGUST 15 - “The Abraham Lincoln Murder Case” by Roger Arthur – A historian and frequent speaker with over 20 years of classroom teaching and 30 years as a college lecturer. His website is 'historyforthefunofit.com'.
- SEPT 19 - “The Grand Army of the Republic and the GAR Museum” by Walt Lafty – Civil War Historian, Museum Curator and Round Table Leadership
- OCT 17 - “Civil War Naval Ships - The Sultana, the Black Diamond and the Massachusetts Disasters” by Mike Jesberger - Historical Lecturer, College Professor and Civil War Authority
- November 21 - TBD
Also For Glory
The Pettigrew-Trimble Charge at Gettysburg July 3, 1863 by Don Ernsberger
A High School and College instructor for thirty years in history and philosophy, Don Ernsberger worked on Capitol Hill for seven years as a Deputy Chief of Staff. In Washington DC he had excellent access to National Archive and the Library of Congress resources. This book is a result of three years of research.
Read more at Amazon.com
Book Review in The Washington Times
