by cvanornum | Jan 15, 2018 | Meeting Topics
September 19, 2023 “An Introduction to Mosby’s Rangers – Eric W. Buckland September 19, 2023 In his presentation, “An Introduction to Mosby’s Rangers”, Eric Buckland will discuss the forming of the unit – formally known as the 43rd Battalion Virginia...
by cvanornum | Jan 14, 2018 | Meeting Topics
October 17, 2023 “General Grenville Dodge, Grant’s Chief Intelligence Officer” – Prof. William Feis October 17, 2023 Whether fighting Confederates during the Civil War or constructing the Union Pacific Railroad in the West afterwards,...
by cvanornum | Jan 13, 2018 | Meeting Topics
November 14, 2023 “General George Sears Greene & Culp’s Hill” Dan Welch November 14, 2023 “Where all so well did their duty…” George Sears Greene’s Brigade at Gettysburg Against overwhelming odds, this lone Union brigade held Culp’s Hill...
by cvanornum | Nov 26, 2017 | Meeting Topics
December 19, 2023 “General Grant as Commander-in-Chief of the Union Armies” – Christopher L. Kolakowski December 19, 2023 Ulysses S. Grant became a Lieutenant General and Commander of the U.S. Army in 1864. In contemporary eyes, this was a major...
by cvanornum | Nov 26, 2017 | Meeting Topics
January 16, 2024 “Civil War Ciphers & Codes Wartime Evolution” – Derek Lee January 16, 2024 Beginning with a history of cryptography, this presentation briefly examines the evolution of code systems prior to the Civil War. With the advent of...
by cvanornum | Nov 26, 2017 | Meeting Topics
February 20, 2024 “The Concept of “Cowardice” in the Civil War” – Dr. Lesley Gordon February 20, 2024 The 2nd Texas Infantry Regiment went to war with high expectations that they would perform bravely in battle. Soon after their baptism of fire...
