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THE "OLD LINER" NEWSLETTER
From the Editor
An expanded version of the newsletter is posted on our website (http://bcwrt.nalweb.net) approximately one week before the monthly meeting. We encourage all readers to utilize this version in order to minimize costs of copying and postage.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 9 & 10 - Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania Nat. Mil. Park will sponsor several special tours in commemoration of the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville. Info 540-373-6122 or 5167.
May 10 & 11 - Battle of Spotsylvania Court House 144th anniversary with walking tours and programs. Same phone numbers as above for info.
May 13 - Baltimore CWRT will have Bill Priest talk about the Civil War Navy and what life was like for a Union sailor.
May 15 - Baltimore RT of Amer. Mil. History will have the annual Picnic. Please call Joe Balkowski for reservations and directions, 410-377-9165.
May 17, 31, and June 7 - Green Mount Cemetery Tours with guide Wayne Schaumburg. Cost is $15 and reservations are required. Please call 410-256-2180.
May 17 - The B&O Railroad Museum, Ellicott City Station, will have a special exhibit and lecture by Dan Toomey. His talk, "The War Came by Train" starts at 2 pm in the Car House and is included in the price of admission. Info, 410-461-1945.
May 26 - Memorial Day Observance at Fort McHenry from 10 am til 4:30 pm.Wreath-layings, speeches, and special programs. Call for info, 410-962-4290.
May 26 - Gettysburg Nat. Mil. Park parade at 2 pm followed by a ceremony in the Soldiers' National Cemetery. 717-334-1124, ext. 431.
June 7 - Annual Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony at Loudon Park Cemetery sponsored by Gilmore Camp #1388, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Fifty new grave markers will be dedicated. 10:30 am. For info call Elliott at 410-296-9235.
June 7 - Annual Friends of Gettysburg Volunteer Work Day sponsored by Gettysburg Foundation. Info, 717-338-1243.
June 10 - Baltimore CWRT will have Tom Clemens talk on the Battle of South Mountain.
Editor’s note
Some events may have changed by the time we go to press. When possible, please check with the event sponsor prior to attending.
A member of our RT has given all the issues of "The Civil War Times", 1970 to 2000 to our group to place on sale. We can sell them all at once or by year or 5 years, etc. See Don at the meeting for info and ideas!!
Don Macreadie, President, 410-661-4479 (kiddon@comcast.net),
Earle Hollenbaugh, Vice-President, Newsletter Editor, 410-788-3525 (sawred66@yahoo.com), Steve Wiseman, Secretary, Bill Miller, Treasurer, 410-882-8435 Ray Atkins, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer, 410-879-8828, Bob Mullauer, Board Member,
Dr. Wilmer Lee Jones, Board Member, 410-828-9208
Annual Dues Notice
Dues for the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable are due at the beginning of each Calendar Year. Please mail your check to: William H. Miller, 8531 Water Oak Road, Balto., MD 21234, 410-882-8435