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About Our Round Table

The Fort Worth Civil War Round Table is a group of individuals brought together by a common interest in the history of the Civil War.

Programs are designed to cover an aspect of the Civil War such as a leader, battle, politician, general or some other topic. Programs last 45 minutes to an hour. Past speakers have included many of the top Civil War scholars such as “Bud” Robertson, Gordon Rhea, Ed Bearss, Wiley Sword, Steven Woodworth, Jack Waugh, Terry Winschel, Allen Guelzo, Kent Masterson Brown, Brooks Simpson, Peter Cozzens and many others.

Who We Are

The Fort Worth Civil War Round Table is composed of people of varying backgrounds. Some are professional historians, but most just have an interest in learning more about the pivotal event in American history.

Membership is open to anyone interested in this subject. We believe in the concept that “there are no sides on a round table” and we do not espouse any particular viewpoint. Regular dues are $30 per year for individuals or families. For those who want to help with covering our expenses for out-of-town speakers we have a Sustainer Membership level of $50 and a Speaker Patron level of $100. Guests are encouraged to attend meetings and learn with our members.

Upcoming Event

October 13, 2026 – Wrestling for the West:  Campaigning in the Western Territories in the American Civil War

Presented by Dr. Don Frazier, Director of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville

Dinner: 6:00 PM      Menu: Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna, Beans with Almonds and Shallots, Bread Sticks, Caesar Salad and Desserts – $25 per person – RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263

Program: 7 PM

Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery, Fort Worth 76109, Room 109-111

Dr. Don Frazier returns to the Fort Worth Civil War Round Table to discuss his work on the American Civil War in the West, with discussions ranging form the campaigns of 1861 in the Mesilla Valley of present-day New Mexico, the role of Tucson in the struggle, and the campaigns that led to the battles of Val Verde and Glorieta.

Dr. Frazier is a familiar face to our group. He received his Ph,D from TCU and was a protege of Dr. Grady McWhinney. His book “Blood and Treasure: Confederate Empire in the Southwest” won the first Pate Award in 2003. He also won the Pate Award in 2010 for his book “Fire in the Cane Field: The Federal Invasion of Louisiana and Texas, January 1861-1863”

Currently, he is the Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville.

He is a scholar, and penned eight books on Texas the Civil War and works on the complicated relationship between Mexico and the United States in the early nineteenth century.

He is a teacher, and has taught in college classrooms at Texas Christian University, McMurry University, and Schreiner University.

He is a public historian, and has worked on Civil War and frontier heritage trails in Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana, and well as on historical projects in Europe and Mexico.  

Frazier is also an award-winning producer, and wrote and narrated the 250 video series E Pluribus Texas, the whole history of Texas told in short five minute videos.

As head of The Texas Center at Schreiner University, Frazier leads an educational adventure enterprise, Texas Center Tours, as well as a publishing operation, State House Press.

He is also an excellent and engaging presenter. You will enjoy his presentation. Don’t miss it

The Fort Worth Civil War Round Table is still the best bargain in town. We keep our expenses low, but we need funds to bring in speakers from outside of Texas. This year we will be hosting a total of six out of town guests. So we have a challenge ahead of us. If there is any way you can assist by becoming a Sustaining Member or Speaker Patron, it would be greatly appreciated.

2024-2025 Season

Regular Membership$30.00
Sustaining Membership$50.00
Speaker Patron$100.00

Payments may be submitted at the regular meetings, or mailed to:

Stan Wright, Treasurer
2324 Rogers Road
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Make checks payable to: Fort Worth Civil War Round Table