The Hartford Civil War Round Table (HCWRT)

Est. 1958

 
  We now meet at the Grace United Church hall 110 South Road, Farmington, CT 06032.


Civil War

 


left David Trudel right Robert Dow Wolff

The Hartford Civil War Round Table held its 487th regular and annual dinner meeting on Monday April 20, 2009 In Farmington, Connecticut. Mr. Robert Dow Wolff of Simsbury, CT, who is the current President and one of the "Founding-Fathers," was honored with a 50 year membership pin.

The Hartford Civil War Round Table was established in 1958 and Mr. Wolff is the only "Founding Fathers" and the first member to reach the 50 year membership milestone.

The pin was presented by David M. Trudel, Treasurer along with other cards and gifts from the membership.

August 20, 2008 was the date set for the unveiling of the center piece in Hartford by Governor M. Jodi Rell. The Honor Guards were members of the Knights of Columbus and Re-enactors from the New England Brigade Officer's Corp, 8th, 11th, 27th Connecticut, and 79th New York Regiments Click here for photos of the event.

Click here for photo of the Monument Centerpiece

Also join us this year as many great programs are scheduled. Click here for programs.

The Hartford Civil War Round Table meets the 3rd Monday of each month (except for the summer months and December) at 7:30 p.m. at the Grace United Church hall 110 South Road, Farmington, CT 06032

We are pleased to welcome guests! There is no charge to attend our meetings. We encourage you to join and support our Roundtable. (Click here for more info on membership)

Use the navigation links on the left for more civil war and HCWRT information.

In event that you need to contact us by regular mail, please send to Mr. David M.Trudel,Treasurer, 6 Fable Lane, Farmington, CT 06032

Some of the previous topics presented include:

  • "1861-1865: The Air War"
  • "The 1st Connecticut Infantry"
  • "The 29th Regiment C.V. Infantry"
  • "Outrageous Dan Sickles"
  • "Sharps Firearms in American History"
  • "Was Southern Defeat Really Inevitable?"
  • "The Effect of Yellow Fever on the Civil War"
  • "The Abolitionists"
  • "Civil War Railroads"
  • "Lincoln the Political Man"
  • "The Brothers' War"
  • "Grenville Mellen Dodge"
  • "The Effect of Malaria on the Civil War"
  • plus many more