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The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings

Marc Kunis
Civil War
Gettysburg
Grierson's Raid
Union Army
American Civil War
PTSD
Cornelia Phillips Spencer
Confederate Army
Civil War Veterans
XII Corps
North Carolina
Bennett Place
Wilson-Kautz Raid
Abraham Lincoln
Atlanta Campaign
Veterans Day
Sherman's March
Battle Of Chickamauga
Battle Of Antietam
Emancipation Proclamation

The Civil War Round Table of Chicago present programming of interest to devotées of American Civil War history, support preservation of Civil War battle sites, and sponsor a very popular annual battlefield tour. Founded in 1940, The Civil War Round Table of Chicago was the very first of over 200 such Round Tables that now meet around the world. The Civil War Round Table of Chicago is dedicated to ... more

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Latest Episodes

Chris Mackowski on “A Tempest of Iron and Lead: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House”

for more info: www.chicagocwrt.org

For twenty-two straight hours, in torrential downpours, up to their knees in mud and blood, Federals and Confederates slugg... more

The Nevins-Freeman Address

Wayne Motts on

"Illinois Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum"

For more information, visit www.ChicagoCWRT.org

Join historian, author, and National Civil War Museum CEO Wayne E. Mot... more

Keith Bohannon on Wheeler’s Cavalry in the Atlanta Campaign

For more info: WWW.ChicagoCWRT.ORG

Keith Bohannon will examine General Joe Wheeler's background and the operations of his command from May-September 1864. During much of this time, Wheel... more

January 2026 Meeting of the Chicago Civil War Round Table

Guy Fraker on Lincoln the Lawyer

For More info: WWW. ChicagoCWRT.ORG

Consulting with Lincoln scholars, Guy Frakerrealized that Lincoln's formative years on the Eighth Judicial Circuit hadne... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Mackowski
Historian and author; historian for National Park Service; associate dean and writer on Civil War topics
Jandoli School of Communications, St. Bonaventure University; Savas Beatie (publisher)
Episode: May 2026 meeting of the CWRT: Chris Mackowski on “A Tempest of Iron and Lead: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House”
Wayne Motts
Historian, author, and director of the National Civil War Museum
National Civil War Museum
Episode: April 2026 of the Chicago Civil War Round Table: Wayne Motts on "Illinois Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum"
Keith Bohannon
Cavalry scholar and professor, the main speaker of the episode
West Georgia / Civil War scholarship
Episode: Feb 2026 Meeting of the Chicago Civil War Round Table:Keith Bohannon talked to the group about Wheeler’s Cavalry in the Atlanta Campaign
David H. Donald
Historian and author of Lincoln biographies; Professor of American History at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Feb 1995 - David Donald on The Reticence of Abraham Lincoln - Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meeting
Chris Kolakowski
Director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum; Civil War historian
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Episode: CWRT Nov 2025 Meeting:Chris Kolakowski on Civil War to World War: Simon Bolivar Buckner Sr. and Jr.
David Power
Historian and author focusing on Civil War campaigns
Episode: Chicago CWRT Meeting June 2025: David Power on "The Atlanta Campaign: Missed Opportunities

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Bruce
Host of the Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings; appears in multiple episode formats (event session, event/meeting segment)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • The best

    Simply outstanding listen .

    Fir Anyone with an interest in the ACW it’s a must listen

    Apple Podcasts
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    Miketyson2007
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Wildly thanks for these presentations!

    These presentations from the recent and more distant past are a veritable course in Civil War history and historiography. Spanning several decades, little known and well-known historians unknowingly chart the trajectory and scholarship angles through multiple viewpoints over the years. From the famous to the obscure a vast array of Civil War subjects are covered. I cannot recommend this podcast enough and urge those who listen to consider joining The Civil War round table of Chicago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gettysburg nerd
    United States5 years ago
  • Unbelievable Resource

    What a treasure trove of historians and Civil War lectures from way back into the 1950s. Truly grateful to have access to these Chicago talks. Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBielanko
    United States6 years ago

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A treasure trove of historical lectures from decades past, well curated.
Excellent resource for accessing veteran historians and deep archival material.
Thoughtful Civil War historiography with wide-ranging sources.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CWRT Dec 2025 meeting:Brian Jordan on Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War
Q: Can you discuss the postwar economy and how veterans adapted to it?
The postwar economy was unstable, with an immediate recession followed by the Panic of 1873; many veterans could not return to manual labor, leading to changes in family roles and new domestic arrangements as wives and widows took on work, while veterans faced unemployment and access to pensions shaped political alignments.
May 2026 meeting of the CWRT: Chris Mackowski on “A Tempest of Iron and Lead: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House”
Q: Why did the Upton assault fail to achieve its intended breakthrough, and what did Grant learn from it?
Upton's assault formed a promising initial penetration, but the rest of the army failed to consolidate the breakthrough due to incomplete support and coordination; Grant later attempted a larger, better-supported version with more troops, learning the value of reinforcements and synchronized mass once the gap was created.
Feb 2026 Meeting of the Chicago Civil War Round Table:Keith Bohannon talked to the group about Wheeler’s Cavalry in the Atlanta Campaign
Q: Where was Wheeler primarily operating during the campaign, and what was his main objective?
The speaker explains Wheeler's force operated to protect the flanks and to harass Sherman's supply lines, with a focus on preventing Federal penetration toward Dalton and the Western and Atlantic railroad, while also attempting raids to disrupt Sherman's logistics.
CWRT Nov 2025 Meeting:Chris Kolakowski on Civil War to World War: Simon Bolivar Buckner Sr. and Jr.
Q: What motivated Buckner Sr. to fight for the Confederacy despite his Illinois connections and later Chicago property interests?
Buckner Sr. framed his choice as a defense of his state and loyalties; he criticized the federal government's overreach and acted according to his interpretation of constitutional rights, a stance he defended when questioned later in life and which the speaker presents as part of understanding the era's conflicts.
Chicago CWRT Meeting June 2025: David Power on "The Atlanta Campaign: Missed Opportunities
Q: Why did McPherson fail to press the Dallas attack, and how did that affect the overall campaign?
McPherson faced a combination of cautious orders, challenging terrain, and the risk of overextending flanks; Sherman later criticized him for not exploiting the initiative at Dallas, arguing that a successful attack could have rolled up the Confederate line and accelerated Johnston's retreat.

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This program features long-form talks by Civil War historians, museum curators, and scholars who share deep dives into battles, campaigns, leadership decisions, and public history. Episodes often center on specific engagements (for example, Spotsylvania or the Atlanta Campaign), artifacts and preservation (notably Illinois-related pieces), and the broader memory of the war, with narrative storytelling, archival anecdotes, and historiographical debates. A standout pattern is the mix of tactical/battle analysis, biographical context around key figures, and vivid storytelling that connects military history to modern public memory and preservation efforts. The show is likely to appeal to serious history buffs, educators, and professionals seeki... more

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