Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table (aacwrt.org)

Who We Are
The Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table is a group of enthusiasts from the greater SE Michigan area who are interested in reading, discussing and hearing about the War Between the States.

What We Do
The Round Table meets monthly to listen to speakers on various topics from the Conflict. We discuss issues of preservation, raise money for those issues, and get information on local, state and national Civil War news. We also hear from our members on the latest books, movies and TV programs of Civil War interest; when and where local living history or reenactments may be taking place; and recommendations on Civil War sites to visit.

Where We Meet
The Round Table meets at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month, September through May.

Our meeting place is:

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Administration Building Auditorium
5305 Elliott Drive (go to Lot "P")
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(opposite Washtenaw Community College)

Mouse-click here for a general location map in PDF format to print, if you need it...

JOIN US ! !

If you wish to become a member, just show up as our guest at one of the meetings and we will welcome you and fill you in on all we do; plus you can have a first hand experience at no cost. Of course, you are welcome to contact Bob (517-750-2741); Gary, (734-542-9244); or one of our other officers with questions.

When you do decide to join, for only $20.00 year, you (and/or your family) can:

STAY INFORMED
Presentations from monthly speakers will enlighten and enthrall you on various topics from the Civil War. Past topics have included Civil War field artillery, Lincoln, Longstreet, the 19th Indiana Infantry reenacting, U.S. Colored Troops, and the common sailor in the U.S.Navy. Members receive a monthly newsletter containing information about our meetings, preservation news, information on other area Round Tables and items of Civil War interest.

MEET OTHERS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS
Tired of trying to interest your friends in Civil War history? Our members love history! The "Members Moment" of each meeting is a time for anyone to bring up topics of personal Civil War interest, e.g., a good book, an out-of-the way museum you visited, an artifact you found in a flea market. We are interested!

We are also in the process of developing discussion groups on specific topics of the War. In groups such as book discussion, genealogy and a collectors forum you can find ways to pursue your individual interests.

SUPPORT PRESERVATION
Many of the Civil War sites around the country are in danger of being lost forever to development and neglect. Monuments and grave sites, battle flags and battlefields are falling into disrepair; preserving our past has become expensive. Through our monthly raffles and other activities, the Ann Arbor CWRT raises funds to donate to various causes. For example, we raised $1,000 to preserve the 1st Michigan Sharpshooter battle flag (first Union flag to fly over Petersburg, Virginia, signaling its surrender) kept in the State Capitol, donated funds to the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT). to purchase land at Brandy Station, Virginia, site of the Civil War's largest cavalry battle, and helped place a stone monument to the 7th Michigan's actions at Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Future benefits may include a lending library and member field trips to Civil War sites.

Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table Officers
President: Bob Poole, 517-750-2741
Vice President & Program Chair: Gary Wlosinski (aka "Gary"), GaryJW3@twmi.rr.com
Secretary: Judy Freedman judyfreedman1@comcast.net
Treasurer/Dues: Rosemary Baldwin, rosemaryvbaldwin@comcast.net
Refreshments: Karen Baize, & Fred & Bonnie Priebe "...as the Lincolns".
Newsletter Editor: Fred Priebe, alincoln@comcast.net
Webmaster: Michael Gay, Michael@ThinkMichael.com

If you wish to become a member, it is easy. Just e-mail your 'snail-mailing address' to an AACW Round Table officer. You will be sent an invitation and instructions. Everyone is welcome.

For additional AACW Round Table information contact: Bob Poole, 517-750-2741 (evenings), Gary Wlosinski, GaryJW3@twmi.rr.com, Fred Priebe, alincoln@comcast.net, or Michael Gay Michael@ThinkMichael.com.

Music reference, "Michigan, My Michigan"

For additional information, suggestions, or other messages, please contact Michael Gay Michael@ThinkMichael.com.

Created during March 1997. Published on March 11, 1997.

Changes last made on August 5, 2009.

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