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

Robert Ford, Interim Editor
Future Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month
January 23, 2024, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 10.
(Time: Doors open at 7:00, Business meeting and Speaker: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Hiss United Methosist 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 down the hall to the stairs, up to the second floor and turn right to the library (rm #208). Google Map View
There is a $5.00 charge for non-members to attend the meeting.  There is NO SMOKING allowed.) 
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: December 10, 2024

 

The American Civil War produced a number of unique and memorable characters. One such individual was a man whose name isn’t well known; however many are familiar with his accomplishments; which include being the hero of the ‘battle that saved Washington’ and writing a novel that became an 11 time Academy Award winning film. That man was General Lew Wallace.

Join the Baltimore Civil War Roundtable as NPS Ranger, author and historian Matt Borders speaks on The Life of Major General Lewis “Lew” Wallace. Specifically, Matt will be looking at Wallace’s career following his removal from command after the Battle of Shiloh, his eventual return to the good graces of the Lincoln Administration and his remarkable life. Join us as we look at one of the most famous authors of the 19th century through the lens of his military career.



The meeting will be on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the library (#208) of Hiss United Methodist Church, 8700 Harford Road, Parkville Md., 21234.



A graduate of Michigan State and Eastern Michigan University, Matthew Borders holds a BA in United States History with a focus in the American Civil War and a MS in Historic Preservation. Following graduation, he taught at Kalamazoo Valley Community College before accepting a position with the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program. He worked as the historian for the ABPP for six years, during which time he became a certified battlefield guide at Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historic Site. He is also the President of the Frederick County Civil War Round Table and a founding member of the Antietam Institute.

Currently, Matthew is a Park Ranger with the National Park Service. He, along with fellow guide, Joe Stahl, has published four books in their Faces of Union Soldiers series. These works look at Federal soldiers at a variety of battles, their stories and their regiments.

Again, join BCWRT as we present Ranger Matt Borders talk on the Life of General Lew Wallace on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30p.m. Come early to browse the contents of our book raffle. If you can’t attend in person, register for the Zoom at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcuygrTgrE9LN4KqH1bplmkQRu9AE95Ie

 

 

 

Gen. Lew Wallace

 

 

   Matt Borders

 Notes from the President

Starting with Thanksgiving, which was first declared a National Day of Celebration by Abraham Lincoln (1863), we enter the period of holiday celebrations. On behalf of our Board, I wish you all a Happy and Blessed Christmas, Chanukah (Hanukkah), Ashura, Bodhi Day, Kwanza or any other festival of note. May Peace Be with You All!

 

Following our tradition of keeping our December meeting away from the end of the year, our next meeting will occur on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, when NPS Ranger Matt Borders joins us at our new meeting location to present the fascinating life of Major General Lewis (Lew) Wallace.

 

Many of you are aware of the varied in-house audio problems we had with the sound system at our former meeting location.  Our thanks to member Olivia Bourland for her donations of a pair of speakers which greatly enhanced our November meeting.

 

Remember, our goal is to reach 50 members by the end of 2025. If all members work to secure a new member by the end of next year, as  well as renew their own membership, the goal can be easily reached and exceeded.  Bring a friend to a meeting! Talk up the organization among your associates.  Let’s grow.

 

In the meantime, Renew your membership. Membership is $25 or $35 for families. Mail your checks to:

 

Ray Atkins, Treasurer, BCWRT

1204 Fordham Ct.,

Belair, MD 21014
Links:   December News Articles    Previous Meetings 

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: Ray Atkins, 1204 Fordham Ct., Belair, MD 21014,  410-879-8828

NAME ____________________________________________$25 IND ___ $35 FAM ___ PHONE ___________

 

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Note: If you would like your membership card mailed to you please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Otherwise, you can pick it up at the meeting.