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June 12
1:30
Civil War Roundtable
Salt - A Wartime Commodity or Battle Fodder?
presented by Gary Blessman
Today, most of us take salt for granted, but historically it was a big deal. But were there actually Civil War battles fought over salt? Did the Anaconda Plan also cover salt production? Was salt simply an ingredient or was it a necessity? Hear from Gary Blessman as he shares his salty findings.
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​Civil War Roundtable meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Meetings are free for members or $3.00/general admission. Visit our Roundtable page for membership details.
July 10
1:30
Civil War Roundtable
The Confederate Raid on St. Albans, Vermont
presented by Darryl Sannes
Late in 1864 the Confederate States of America, devised a plan to bring "Total War," to the North and obtain some revenge for what was happening in the South. This almost stranger-than-fiction story, accounts for the planning and people involved in all of the aspects and the aftermath of this episode of the American Civil War.
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​Civil War Roundtable meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Meetings are free for members or $3.00/general admission. Visit our Roundtable page for membership details.