Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Saving History Saturday: CVBT Aims to Raise $10,000 for Battlefield Preservation through a New Virtual Event

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

The Central Virginia Battlefields Trust (CVBT) is innovating and continuing to press forward with their mission to save historically significant and endangered ground at the battlefields of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. With the global pandemic canceling … Continue reading →

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2020 ECW Virtual Symposium

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

We all have been saddened by news of our postponement of the 2020 Emerging Civil War Symposium until 2021. All of us at ECW will miss seeing all of our friends and supporters at our yearly symposium at Stevenson’s Ridge. … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Juneteenth – Celebrating Freedom

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Posting this weekender earlier than usual so there’s time to register and attend the free virtual tour today about the Civil War and Emancipation at Montpelier! Details and registration below. June 19, 1865. It had been over two years since … Continue reading →

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Central Virginia Battlefields Trust Offers Extra History Through Their New Online Program

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

During this COVID-19 Crisis, we have been highlighting the efforts of various organizations to offer or re-work Civil War history programs. Here’s the official latest from Central Virginia Battlefields Trust: Recognizing that social distancing has cancelled or altered many plans … Continue reading →

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Second Saturday Lecture Series: An Interview With Diane Klinefelter

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Jon-Erik Gilot

Even though I spent several years living and working in Pittsburgh it always feels something like going behind enemy lines each time I visit. I had the good fortune to be raised in a strong Cleveland sports household and proudly … Continue reading →

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Symposium Spotlight: Dan Welch

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Welcome back to another installment of our 20120 Emerging Civil War Spotlight series: Each we have introduced you to another of our outstanding speakers that will be presenting at the Seventh Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium August 7-9, 2020. Today … Continue reading →

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CWRT Congress: Seeking To Reverse The Trend

Posted on January 7, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes Mike Movius! He is planning to share regular updates about The Congress and ideas for building enthusiasm. At one time there were hundreds of Civil War Round Table (CWRT) organizations around the world. They began as dinner clubs … Continue reading →

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2020 ECW Symposium Full Line-Up Announced

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Welcome back to the first installment of our Symposium Spotlight series for the 2020 Emerging Civil War Symposium. Several weeks ago we announced our theme, “Fallen Leaders of the Civil War,” along with our keynote speaker, Gordon Rhea. Historian Rhea … Continue reading →

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November-December 2019 Presentations

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

November: 2nd: Bert Dunkerly, “Bread Riot,” Connecticut Civil War Round Table 8th-10th: Dave Powell, Chris Mackowski, and Sarah Kay Bierle, West Coast Civil War Conference in Sacramento, CA 11th: Phill Greenwalt, “Prospect Hill & Slaughter Pen Farm,” Western North Carolina Civil War … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Exploring Columbus, Georgia with Kennesaw State University’s Upcoming Bus Tour

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Looking to explore some history and museums in Columbus, Georgia? The National Civil War Naval Museum stands on the bank of the Chattahoochee River. It preserves the largest surviving Confederate warship, the CSS Jackson, as well as the wreckage of … Continue reading →

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