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November 3, 2020

“Tecumseh and the Prophet” Presented by Peter Cozzens, Author and Historian

November 10, 2020 – Program starts at 7PM. Virtual Presentation Via Zoom (You will receive an additional announcement with instructions on how to participate.) Tecumseh and the Prophet – the just released book by noted Civil War and American West author, Peter Cozzens, will be the topic of our meeting on November 10th. The book […]

October 6, 2020

“The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson” Presented by Frank O’Reilly, Historian, National Park Service

October 13th, 2020 – 7PM Virtual Presentation via Zoom (You will receive an additional announcement with instructions on how to participate.) Over my many years of involvement in the Fort Worth Civil War Round Table, one presentation stands out as “the best.” It is Frank O’Reilly’s talk on the death of Stonewall Jackson. Actually, I […]

August 26, 2020

September 8, 2020 – Night Action During the Vicksburg Siege

Presentation By Dr. Steven Woodworth, Professor, TCU September 8, 2020 Virtual Presentation 7PM (through Zoom) Dr. Woodworth will be talking about his chapter in the new book on the Siege of Vicksburg. “The nights of the Vicksburg siege were the most fluid and dynamic part of that six-week conflict. Whereas the daylight hours were static […]

May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 – MEETING CANCELLED – The Hard Hand of War – Union Military Policy Toward Southern Civilians

Presentation by Dr. Mark Grimsley, Professor, Ohio State University Due to health concerns regarding meetings of over 10 people, our May meeting has been cancelled.

April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020 – MEETING CANCELLED – Why Texans Fought in the Civil War

Presentation by Dr. Charles Grear, Professor – Central Texas College Due to health concerns regarding meetings of over 10 people, our April Meeting has been cancelled.

March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020 – The Vital Importance of Texas in the Civil War

Presentation by: Dr. T. Michael Parrish, Professor, Baylor University Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery, Fort Worth 76109 Dinner starts at 6PM Program starts at 7PM (Menu: Almond Crusted Tilapia, City Rice, Seasonal Vegetables and Dessert. Cost $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263) Several serious Union attempts […]

February 11, 2020

February 11, 2020 – Hymns of the Republic – The Final Year

Presentation by S. C. “Sam” Gwynne, Author and Historian UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM (Menu: Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Bread Sticks and Dessert. Cost: $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263.) When I heard […]

January 14, 2020

January 14, 2020 – Kenneth Lyftogt wins 2019 A. M. Pate, Jr. Award in Civil War History for “Iowa and the Civil War; Volume 1: Free Child of the Missouri Compromise 1850-1862”

Presentation by Kenneth Lyftogt, Historian UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM (Menu: King Ranch Chicken, Green Chili Rice, Roasted Vegetables, Salad and Desserts. Cost – $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263.) Kenneth Lyftogt is the winner of […]

December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019 – General George Gordon Meade

Presentation by Dr. Jennifer Murray, Historian – Oklahoma State University UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, Room 124, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM (Menu: Chicken Piccata with Julienne Vegetables, Roasted New Potatoes, Garden Salad and Desserts, Cost: $13, RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263) […]

November 12, 2019

November 12, 2019 – Chancellorsville: Behind the Myths

Presentation by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ralph Peters, Author and Historian UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM (Menu: Braised Brisket with BBQ sauce, corn on the cob, roasted new potatoes and dessert: Cost – $13 per person, RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling […]

October 8, 2019

October 8, 2019 – The Leadership of Ulysses S. Grant

Presentation by Dr. Steven Woodworth, Professor – TCU UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM Menu: Herb Crusted Pork, Fire Roasted Corn, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Garden Salad and Dessert. Cost: $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263. Here is […]

September 10, 2019

September 10, 2019 – The Civil War for the Common Soldier

Presentation by Dr. Peter Carmichael, Director Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, Room 124, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM (Menu: Chicken Parmesan, Penne Pasta, Garden Salad, Dessert: Cost – $13 per person, RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting 817-307-9263) So […]

May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019 – Jefferson Davis’ Cabinet of the Confederacy

Presentation by Waite Rawls, President, American Civil War Museum Foundation UNT Health Science Center, MET Building Room 124, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program Starts at: 7PM (Menu: Grilled Tri Tip, Roasted New Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables, Salad and Dessert. Cost – $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or texting […]

April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019 – The Battles and Campaigns of Nathan Bedford Forrest

Presentation by Brig. Gen. John Scales (Ret.) – Author and Historian Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program: Starts at 7PM (Chicken Cordon Bleu with Chicken and Rosemay New Potatoes, Mixed greens salad, and dessert. Cost $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling or […]

March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019 – The Second Battle of Pea Ridge

Presentation by Ed Bearss – Chief Historian Emeritus – National Park Service Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6 PM Program starts at 7 PM (Menu: Braised Pot Roast with Petite Vegetables, New Potatoes, Salad and Dessert. Cost – $13. RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling […]

February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 – A Perfect Hell of Blood: The Battle of the Crater

Presentation by A. Wilson Greene – Author and Historian Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building – Room 124, 1000 Montgomery, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM Program: 7PM (Menu: Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Saffron Rice, Greek Salad, Hummus with Pita Bread, and desserts. $13. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by texting or calling Jim Rosenthal […]

January 8, 2019

January 8, 2019 – Dr. Christopher Grasso to Receive 2018 A. M. Pate, Jr. Award in Civil War History for his book Bloody Engagements: John R. Kelso’s Civil War

Presentation of Award Followed by Talk from Honoree Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6 PM Program starts at 7 PM Menu: Almond Crusted Tilapia, City Rice, Seasonal Vegetables and Dessert. Cost $13. RSVP to Jim Rosenthal by responding to this email or by calling or […]

September 12, 2018

September 12, 2018 – The Texas Campaign of 1863

Presenter: Dr. Donald Frazier, Professor, McMurry University Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM, Program begins at – 7PM Texas often gets scant attention in the study of the American Civil War. When it does, most of the conversation centers on events like The Battle of […]

September 11, 2018

September 11, 2018 – The Generals of Shiloh

Presented by Larry Tagg – Author and Historian Location: UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner: 6PM, Program: starts at 7PM The United States in 1860 was an unmilitary nation with a tiny standing army. When war broke out in Charleston Harbor in April 1861, hundreds of new […]

April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018 – OUR CIVIL WAR: MEN, MYTHS AND A FORGOTTEN MILITARY REVOLUTION

Presented by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ralph Peters, Author, Commentator and Historian Location – UNT Health Science Center, MET Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Dinner – 6PM Program begins at 7PM (Menu: Beef Lasagna, Grilled Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad, and Dessert – $13.00 per person. Please RSVP to jimrosenthal5757@aol.com or by calling […]

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