Since 1959, the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table has hosted distinguished historians, authors, and scholars who share their expertise with our passionate membership. We invite qualified speakers to present engaging lectures on Civil War history, campaigns, personalities, and preservation.
What We Offer: Engaged audience of 50-100+ Civil War enthusiasts, professional venue with full A/V support, book sales opportunity, and honorarium for qualified speakers.
Program Format: 45-60 minute presentation followed by Q&A, held on the second Friday of most months.
Topics We Welcome: Eastern Theater campaigns, military leadership and strategy, social and political history, battlefield preservation, local Civil War connections, and emerging scholarship.
Upcoming Events
10 days to the eventNov 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMOur annual salute to veterans: Ranger Christopher Gwinn on the last great reunion, when aging Blue and Gray clasped hands one final time.
31 days to the eventDec 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMArmy War College Distinguished Fellow Dr. Kevin J. Weddle on the rise and fall of Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont.
80 days to the eventJan 22, 2027, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM"He Did His Work Bravely and Is At Rest": NPS Ranger John D. Hoptak on Meade's service after Appomattox.
108 days to the eventFeb 19, 2027, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMCommemorating Black History Month: Dr. Cooper H. Wingert on the Underground Railroad in broad daylight.
164 days to the eventApr 16, 2027, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMLiving historian Dr. Curt Fields brings General U.S. Grant to life for our annual Nye-Sommers Lecture.
185 days to the eventMay 07, 2027, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMAuthor and historian Dr. Allison S. Finkelstein recounts the Civil War origins of Arlington National Cemetery.
213 days to the eventJun 04, 2027, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMLiving historian Carolyn Ivanoff brings the Angel of the Battlefield to life for our final program of Campaign 68.