The Irwin Rider Civil War Round Table is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge concerning historic events related to the American Civil War. Many of the events discussed involve volunteers and heroes from Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania.
Meetings are held in room 4-107 at Millcreek Intermediate High School (MIHS) at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month starting in September and ending in May with the exception of December. The season often ends in May with a field trip to a Civil War related site.
The meetings are open to the public. They feature a local or visiting speaker on subjects relating to the American Civil War and last about 1 ½ hrs including a question period after the presentation. There are no dues or admission fees currently. A hat is circulated among the attendees for donations to help defray postage and other expenses. One may become a member by enlisting at any meeting.
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Next Campaign:
February 21, 2006
Dual Program (two for the price of one)
Gordon Starr -- Civil War Music
Bud Dever -- The History of "Taps"
It is believed that Taps was first played by the Pa 83rd PVI from Erie. Oliver Willcox Norton played the bugle.
Looking for a good read on a cold Erie winters night? Try "Retreat from Gettysburgh" by Kent Masterson Brown, published by the University of North Carolina Press.
Future Campaign:
March 21, 2006 7 pm
Thelma Lopez -- Sarah Broadhead of Gettysburg. A civilian look at the battle.
Liz Dunn -- Construction of the Flag for the 145th Company D.
Again: A two for one special this evening with presenters in period dress.
April 18, 2006 7 pm
Ted Karle (Our Cleveland connection) -- Was John Brown a 19th century terrorist?
Special Notes:
Chuck Beckman is moving to smaller digs. He has a sizeable Civil War library that needs
a good home. Come to the next meeting if interested.
The Meadville CWRT meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month. More information for
interested parties will be available at our next meeting.
SPECIAL NOTICE -- Political Action Requested:
A casino at Gettysburg? The developement for a casino in Gettysburg is underway.
Those who are in opposition of this include:
The Civil War Preservation Trust
Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg
The National Council of Churches
The National Parks Conservation Association
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The proposed site for "Gettysburg Gaming Resort and Spa" is a 42 acre tract at
US 30 - US 15 bypass less than a mile away from the East Cavalry Field and from Camp Letterman
(Site of the largest battlefield hospital).
Two surveys in Adams County (Home County of Gettysburg) indicate that the voters and tourists are not in favor of this development.
How can you help?
Write to:
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
P.O. Box 69060
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Phone (717) 346-8300
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