Please join the Newtown Historic Association at their September general meeting on Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm at 105 Court Street in Newtown, where BCCWRT member Kyle Purchase will explain the history, impact and purpose of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), and discuss the auxiliary organizations of the G.A.R. that are still active today as well as the work and activities that these organizations do.
Speaker Meeting Tuesday, Sept 2nd at Borough Hall
Calling all history buffs! Join the Bucks County Civil War Roundtable at Doylestown Borough Hall on Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00PM for our monthly Speaker Meeting. There will be vignettes featuring fascinating topics such as, “Sex and the Civil War“, "A.P. Hill" and the “The Great Snowball Battle of 1863” from historians Kitt Finch, John Benson and Gerry Mayers. This will surely be a memorable night. All are welcome to this free event, we hope to see you there.
Ron Zanoni portrays Major General Philip Sheridan August 23rd
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library for our Saturday Summer Speaker Series on August 23rd at 11:00 am. Mr. Ron Zanoni will be portraying Major General Phil Sheridan in the first person. As many historians will tell you, General Sheridan was a controversial and complex man who proved to be a key component of the Union’s victory. We absolutely can’t wait for Mr. Zanoni to bring him to life! This will be a free and family friendly event. All history buffs are welcome.
Thank you John Benson
Thank you Mr. John Benson for giving the Bucks County Civil War Roundtable an incredible presentation on August 5th at Doylestown Borough Hall. His topic, “The Miller Cornfield” was expertly conveyed to the group and the positive feedback keeps pouring in.
Speaker Michael Wunsch at the Museum Saturday the 19th at 11:00AM
Please join us this Saturday, July 19th at 11:00am in the Museum and Library to kick off our Saturday Speaker Series. We are truly excited to welcome Mr. Michael Wunsch to present, "Mob Attack at the Palmetto Flag, Philadelphia, April 15, 1861." This is an incredibly interesting topic. It will be a free and family friendly event. Hope to see you there.
Speaker Meeting July1st- Mike Campbell presents "Emancipation in Bucks County: The Politics of Freedom from Fredericksburg to Fort Wagner"
We are really looking forward to our monthly Speaker Meeting at Doylestown Borough Hall. It will be Tuesday, July 1st starting at 7pm. Unfortunately we had to reschedule Victor Vignola's presentation for a later date but we have a fascinating lecture that we know you will love instead. Our President Mike Campbell will be presenting, "Emancipation in Bucks County: The Politics of Freedom from Fredericksburg to Fort Wagner." This is a free event and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!
Speaker Meeting featuring John Michael Priest- Tuesday, June 3rd at Borough Hall
Calling all history buffs! We are incredibly excited to welcome renowned historian and author John Michael Priest as our monthly speaker on Tuesday, June 3rd at Doylestown Borough Hall. The topic of his lecture will be, The Emperor’s New Clothes: A fresh assessment of the First Corps on July 1, 1863. This is going to be a fascinating presentation. The meeting will start at 7:00PM. It is a free event and open to the public. Hope to see you there.
Nancy Jill Hale-Speaker Tuesday, May 6th @ Borough Hall
Join the Bucks County Civil War Roundtable for our first in person Speaker Meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 6th at 7PM. The meeting will be at Doylestown Borough Hall located at 10 Doyle Street.
Our presenter will be historian and Pastor, Nancy Jill Hale and the title of her presentation will be, "For Honorable Living and Hopeful Dying- Union Chaplains of the Civil War."
You don't need to be a member to attend, all history buffs are welcome. This is a free event.
Ulysses S. Grant - A Special Exhibit at the Bucks County Civil War Museum
Experience the Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant
A Special Exhibit at the Bucks County Civil War Museum & Library
Saturdays 10:30am -2:00pm
April 26 – July 5
Step back in time and explore the life and leadership of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general who led the Union to victory and later served as the 18th President of the United States. This exclusive exhibit features rare artifacts and in-depth insights into Grant’s military strategies and presidency.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the story of one of America’s most influential leaders.
Admission is free!
Carolyn Ivanoff Zoom Tuesday, April 1st- Civil War Medicine
Join the Bucks County Civil War Roundtable for it's final Zoom meeting of the year on Tuesday, April 1st. We are ending the Speaker Series with one of our favorite historians, Carolyn Ivanoff. Her presentation will be, "Civil War Medicine: Saws, Scalpels, Sutures, Disease, and Destiny." The meeting will open at 6:45pm with our opening guest, Mr. Kevin Drake, founder of Gettysburg Publishing.
Carolyn Ivanoff is a retired high school administrator and independent historian. She writes and speaks frequently on American history at local, state, and national venues. In 2003 Carolyn was named Civil War Trust's Teacher of the Year. In 2010 and 2011 her education programs received Awards of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations. In 2016 Carolyn was honored by the Connecticut Council of Social Studies with the Bruce Fraser Friend of the Social Studies Award. In 2018-19 Carolyn served as project coordinator for the 17th Connecticut Flagpole preservation and re-dedication ceremony on Barlow’s Knoll at Gettysburg National Military Park. This project was honored with a 2019 Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO) for preservation. Her book, We Fought at Gettysburg, features first-hand accounts by the survivors of the 17th Connecticut Infantry and their experiences on the greatest battlefield of the American Civil War.
Request Zoom link mkcc419@gmail.com
