Litchfield G.A.R.
Civil War Roundtable
The Litchfield G.A.R. Civil War Roundtable meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker County Museum to discuss all things Civil War. Every meeting includes a Civil War historian speaking on a specific topic related to the War, with time for questions and conversation. Visit the Events page for upcoming topics.
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An Annual Membership with the Litchfield G.A.R. Civil War Roundtable includes:
- Free admission to monthly roundtable meetings
- Monthly emails that preview upcoming speakers and topics
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If you're interested in becoming a member of the Litchfield CWRT, you can print out and send in the form below or pay online with the provided PayPal link.
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2023 Litchfield Civil War Roundtable Schedule
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January 12 - "Major Michael Cook, 10th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and The Battle of Nashville" presented by Darryl Sannes
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February 9 - "Grant vs. Lee – Who Was the Greater General" presented by Andrew Ditlevson
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March 9 - Gary Blessman
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April - no meeting
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May 11 - "Abolitionist, Slave Owner, Soldier, Spy - Women in the Civil War" presented by Mary Soroko
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June 8 - "The Women of Gettysburg" presented by Susan Hynes
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July 13 - "Camp Release: Dakota Natives, MN Soldiers and Military Tribunal Initial Site" presented by Gary Blessman
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August 10 - "Reclaiming Mni Sota: Changing the Past to Connect With
the Present" presented by Colin Mustful
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September 14 - "Lincoln and the Hellgate: The Effie Afton Trial" presented by George Romano
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October 12 - "5th Minnesota Regiment, Co. B, C, and D" (US-Dakota War of 1862) presented by Vince Botz
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November 9 - "Our Army Nurses: Northern Women Answer the Call" presented by Daniel Hoisington
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December - no meeting