Notices and Updates

Membership Dues:

2024 Dues, $30 individual / $40 family
Dues can be paid at the meeting or mailed to:
PCWRT
 
PO Box 1144, Powhatan VA. 23139 

Books:

The Civil War Roundtable has a collection of interesting books, in excellent condition, that will make great additions to your Civil War library or as a gift. 

**Contact Daniel Dos Santos at [email protected], with any questions. 

 Reminders


- Please consider donating to our silent auction…Civil War memorabilia and books, Richmond history, etc.

Happening this Month

October 17, 2024

Powhatan Civil War Roundtable Meeting

Menu

October 17, 2024
 update:
Pork loin, baked apples, and sweet potatoes.  Dessert will be s'mores bread pudding!

 
PLEASE RSVP to Bill Shockley by October 13. cell number: 804-245-3822
email: [email protected]

Reservations received after the deadline may be offered soup/salad instead of the hot meal if hot meal quantities are limited. Also let him know if you prefer soup and salad.  Please RSVP, then send your checks to our postal address below. 
Don’t depend on your check only as your
RSVP.

$20 members, $24 non-members

A little more about our program...

 Zachary Pittard presenting

"The Wilson–Kautz Raid"
A cavalry operation in south central Virginia in late June 1864. Occurring early in the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign, the raid was conducted by Union cavalry under Brigadier Generals James H. Wilson and August Kautz, who were ordered to cut railroads between Lynchburg, Virginia, and the vital Confederate rail supply center at Petersburg.


About Our Speaker:

Zachary Pittard was born and raised in Southside Virginia. Growing up, he was captivated by stories of his grandfather William, who served in the 5th Army during World War II. This family history sparked a lifelong passion for history. After graduating high school in 2011, Zachary attended Longwood University, where he studied history and interned at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield, paving the way for a career in parks and museums. He spent five years at Sailor’s Creek and four at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. While completing his thesis on Mecklenburg County, Virginia, he also worked at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Zachary earned a master's in historyfrom Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2023 and now serves as Director of Education and Interpretation at Pamplin Historical Park.

Past Programs

March 2023

January 2023 - In addition to our program, we celebrated Max Travis, founding member of the club who has entertained and educated us all through the accounts of his family history and his knowledge of this period of history.

November 2022 - we had the pleasure of hearing member Mike Hall talk about his ancestor in the war