News & Updates

Visiting the Fredericksburg National Military Park We were very pleased to host our sister city organization, the Twin City Civil War Round Table (TCCWRT) in June 2026. Members of their group included John-Erich Mantius (President of TCCWRT), James Mewborn, Carol Van Ornum, Sandra Mantius, Michael Eckman, Dennis Garoutte and Curtis Ness (President of the Cannon Falls CWRT). The initial meeting of both groups was held at the Alpine Chef on June 16 where we enjoyed traditional

Mr. Jim Pates accepting his 2026 Heritage Award The Civil War Roundtable of Fredericksburg presents the 2026 Heritage Award to Mr. Jim Pates and Mr. Tim Talbot. The annual Heritage Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations for their work in the preservation of local Civil War era buildings, objects, battlefields and history. Mr. Pates received his award in our June 2026 meeting and Mr. Talbot will receive his award in our September mee

At our May 27, 2026, Civil War Round Table of Fredericksburg President Doc Norton presented our 2026 Albert Z. Conner Internship Award to Greg Smith. We are pleased to award Greg $2500 to support his internship. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical experience in cultural resource management programs in the National Park Service headquarters, field offices, and parks, and in other federal agencies. Working under

Many people are surprised to discover that our Civil War Round Table has been quietly serving the community for years—bringing together history enthusiasts, educators, students, and lifelong learners who share a passion for preserving America’s past. While countless people visit historic battlefields, read books about the Civil War, or watch documentaries, not everyone realizes there is a local organization dedicated to keeping that history alive right here in our own communi