~~~~The Old Liner~~~~
- Online edition of newsletter -

Robert Ford, Interim Editor
Future Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month
January 27, 2026, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 8.
(Time: Doors open at 7:00, Business meeting and Speaker: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234 (from the beltway (I-695) the church will be on your right. Pull into the upper parking lot-the lot just before the church building- and walk to the semi-circle at the front. Enter the first door on the right, go up the stairs to the second floor and turn right to the library (rm #208).
 
Views expressed in this Newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of members as a whole,
nor do they represent a position taken by the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable.
Next Meeting: August 25, 2026

WHAT IF???!!?? At some point in their historical rumblings, civil war historians, enthusiasts, students, reenactors, etc., will ask themselves the inevitable, speculative question; What if so and so happened during the Civil War? What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected president? What if Stonewall Jackson had survived Chancellorsville?

 

Join the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable as we engage in a bit of historic speculation on Tuesday August 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM. University of Maryland Law Professor Mark A. Graber will guide us through a discussion on John Wilkes Booth…..“Could Booth have been tried for Treason?

 

The meeting will be held the library of Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Road, Parkville Md., 21234. (From the beltway (I-695) the church will be on your right. Pull into the upper parking lot-the lot just before the church building- and walk to the semi-circle at the front. Enter the first door on the right, go up the stairs to the second floor and turn left then right into the library (rm #208).

 

Dr. Graber, who received his AB from Dartmouth, his MA and PhD from Yale and his JD from Columbia, is the Jacob A. France Professor of Constitutionalism at the UMB School of Law. He is recognized as one of the leading scholars in the country on constitutional law and politics. Among his many publications are:  A New Introduction to American Constitutionalism; American Constitutionalism: Structures and Powers and American Constitutionalism: Rights and Powers. In November of 2018, Prof. Graber addressed the BCWRT on his work; The Complete American Constitutionalism, Volume Five Part I: The Constitution of the Confederate States. He also addressed the BCWRT in May of 2022 when he presented his book; "Punish Treason: Reward Loyalty".

 

Remember, the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable will present University of Maryland Law Professor Dr. Mark A. Graber discussing “Could Booth have been tried for Treason? on Tuesday, August 25. at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Hiss United Methodist Church. We urge you to attend in person for what is sure to be a lively discussion. If you can’t, register for the Zoom at:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WnNvDVleQHmACVb0mcCevQ

 

 

 

 Notes from the President


The month of August was always an eventful time during the American Civil War. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln signed the revenue act which was the nation's first income tax. Confederate irregular William Quantrill led his raid on Lawrenceville Kansas in which up to 200 male citizens were massacred (Frank and Jesse James were members of the raiding party). The second battle of bull run was an August affair.

 

Well, the Baltimore civil war roundtable isn't imposing taxes or fighting major campaigns, we are still seeking ideas and methods for increasing our membership. As schools get back into session, we should be able to contact some school professors about incorporating their students into our valuable learning experiences. If you know college professors dealing with American civil war history, please let us know.

 

Remember, your ideas are most welcome. Please send them forward.

 

Although we cover a myriad of civil war topics just check out schedule we cannot possibly come up with all ideas for presentations. If you have topic suggestions, don't hesitate to send me an e-mail. Please keep in mind that we schedule about a year in advance.

 

One of the things that I have observed during hybrid meetings, more questions come from those who are in person as opposed to those who are online. Obviously, the task of typing in questions can be somewhat laborious. The best solution for that is to attend the meetings in person. We as many of you who can to come to our meetings in the library of his United Methodist Church. The more there the merrier!!!

 

By the way, if you have not renewed your membership, or you have friends who You can encourage to join, our membership procedure is easy! send a check to our treasurer, frank Arminger at Frank Armiger, treasurer BCWRT, 42 Norwick Circle, Timonium. MD. 21093, 410-591-9977. Or farmiger@verizon.net using Zelle. Membership is $25 or $35 for families.
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Annual Dues Notice

Dues for the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable are due at the beginning of each Calendar Year. Please make check payable to
BCWRT and mail to:

Frank Armiger, 42 Norwick Circle, Timonium. MD. 21093, 410-591-9977.
NEW  >>> Effective 2/11/2026 You may pay your dues via your banking app or website that supports Zelle.  Send dues to farmiger@verizon.net  using Zelle.

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