"Between
1861 and 1865, Americans made war on each other and killed each other
in great numbers -- if only to become the kind of country that could
no longer conceive of how that was possible. What began as a bitter
dispute over Union and States' Rights, ended as a struggle over the
meaning of freedom in America. At Gettysburg in 1863, Abraham Lincoln
said perhaps more than he knew. The war was about a 'new birth of
freedom.'"
-The
Civil War, by Ken Burns
Located
Nationwide, Indeed Globally, Civil War Round Tables Consist of
Numerous Independent Local Organizations Established to Help Ensure
the Preservation of Our American Heritage: Specifically the Study of
the Civil War and the Preservation of its Historic Sites and
Battlefields.
Our Civil Warriors Round Tablewas
formed in 1994, by Bob Bermant, Michael Blue, and Jeff Wissot.
We are non-political and our
members range in Civil War knowledge from novice to near expert. Each
monthly meeting is devoted to a particular aspect of the American
Civil War, featuring battles, politics, biographies, economics,
socio-cultural dynamics, and issues of particular interest to the
presenter. Members alternate as hosts, and we occasionally invite
guest speakers, and arrange to attend special outings,
such as Civil War plays or
re-enactments.
We gather in
the meeting room at
the back of Weiler's Deli
(map)
in West Hills (22323 Sherman Way). There are no dues, although we
request a $5 contribution to cover costs, or, $13,
which includes dinner. This
also helps us provide an annual
donation to the Civil War Preservation
Trust, for the preservation of battlefields and historical
sites. It's a casual group atmosphere and we always welcome guests.
Please do
consider a tax-deductible membership in the Civil War
Preservation Trust, 888-606-1400. Your contribution will help
battlefield preservation efforts and will reward you with a periodic
newsletter and other benefits.
