Thankyou David Barnes
Many thanks to David Barnes for an exceptional presentation on the Lazaretto Quarantine site. It was incredibly well received and members look forward to taking a field trip there
Speaker David Barnes- Saturday, July 20th- Lazaretto Quarantine Station
Join us at The Bucks County Civil War Museum on Saturday, July 20th at 11:00 AM for our Saturday Speaker Series. This is going to be a fascinating topic. David Barnes, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania, will talk about the Lazaretto Quarantine Station in Philadelphia. It is the oldest surviving quarantine station in the Western Hemisphere . This piece of hidden history is an incredibly interesting story with Bucks County ties. There is no charge but donations are welcome.
Speaker Craig Breneiser at Borough Hall July 2nd
Join us at Doylestown Borough Hall on Tuesday, July 2nd for our monthly Speaker Meeting. Craig Breneiser's presentation will be "General John F. Hartranft, the Great Exeter Train Wreck of 1899' and Beyond." This is sure to be an interesting topic with local ties. The meeting begins promptly at 7PM. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Speaker Scott Mingus Tuesday, June 4th
The Bucks County Civil War Roundtable is thrilled to host renowned author and lecturer Scott Mingus Sr. as our monthly speaker. He will be talking about his book, “Unceasing Fury: Texans at the Battle of Chickamauga.” This event will be held at Doylestown Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00PM. We hope you can join us. This is a free event.
Pastor David Jackson March 23rd
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library on March 23rd for our Saturday Speaker Series. We are excited to welcome Pastor David Jackson who will talk about the history of the Mount Gilead Community Church of Buckingham. Mount Gilead was built in 1834 and became a safe haven for freed and runaway slaves right here in Bucks County. We’ll explore the impact the church had on countless generations and the personalities who helped shape “The Little Church on the Mountain.” The presentation will start at 11:00am and will be a family friendly and free event. Donations are welcome.
Saturday Speaker Series March 16th
Join us for our Saturday Speaker Series on March 16th at 11:00AM at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library. Our speaker will be Bucks County Civil War Roundtable President Mr. Michael Campbell. The title of the presentation is “Mapping spaces, projects to rediscover Bucks County Women in the Civil War.”
This is sure to be a fascinating topic. This event is family friendly and free of charge. Donations are welcome.
Tune into WDVRfm.org on March 11th at 3:30PM
Tune into station WDVR 89.7 , streaming at WDVRfm.org, on March 11th at 3:30PM. Mike Campbell, President of the Bucks County Civil War Round Table and Annie Halliday, Librarian at the Mercer Museum, will be on the air talking about Jonathan Taylor, the Doan Gang and the Spruance Library. This is sure to be an interesting interview.
Civil War Soldier's Sword Comes Home
Check out this local Civil War story that aired on Channel 69 News. It is about soldier Jonathan Taylor's sword being returned to his hometown of Bethlehem.
In the story there is mention of the "family letters recently found", as it turns out, our very own President, Mike Campbell was the intrepid researcher who found these letters in the Spruance Library!
Medal of Honor Presentation December 9th
Join us at the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library for a Speaker Event on Saturday, December 9th at 11:00AM. Historian, Kyle Purchase, will discuss the origins and heroic stories of the nation’s highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. Throughout the American Civil War, there were over 1,400 acts of sacrifice, gallantry, valor, and bravery in defense of the Union that were worthy of the bestowment of the Medal of Honor. Some of these stories will be told by reading the official Medal of Honor citations of these recipients. Someone has once said that “every man has two deaths: when he is buried in the ground, and the last time someone says his name.” Hopefully this presentation will keep the memory of these Medal of Honor recipients alive as well as provide a reminder that freedom is not free. This event is free of charge, donations are welcome.
