Hershey Civil War Roundtable

Hershey Civil War Roundtable We meet on the third Thursday of each month except in December, at Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 542 8000 Derry Street,
Harrisburg, PA.

We discuss the Civil War - North and South. Also can join us on Zoom. In 1991, closely following the presentation of the Ken Burns’ program series “The Civil War”, a group of friends in Hershey started meeting at noon in the old Hershey Library. Someone would read a book, make a report and the remaining part of the hour was spent on discussion. This soon enlarged into an evening as well, still hel

d in the Hershey Room of the library. With the building of the new Hershey Library, our meeting moved there. With more formalization, the now Hershey Civil War Roundtable began having guest speakers, authors, historians, Gettysburg Battlefield Guides, etc.. The Hershey Civil War Roundtable now meets at the Country Meadows Retirement Community every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. We continue to be one of the most active Civil War Roundtables in central Pennsylvania scheduling top authors, historians and reenactors. With the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, interest in the conflict has grown and the Hershey Roundtable is now welcoming a new generation interested in the learning more about one of the greatest happenings in our nation’s history.

I highly recommend getting Rick’s book. I have his book “Curtiss Motorcycles: 1902-1912” and it’s an excellent read.
05/12/2026

I highly recommend getting Rick’s book. I have his book “Curtiss Motorcycles: 1902-1912” and it’s an excellent read.

The Hershey/Harrisburg Civil War Roundtable Spring Field Trip on May 2, 2026 to South Mountain with Dennis Frye as our G...
04/23/2026

The Hershey/Harrisburg Civil War Roundtable Spring Field Trip on May 2, 2026 to South Mountain with Dennis Frye as our Guide has 4 vacant seats. If you are interested please contact Steve Williamson at (717) 580-0443 or [email protected]. The cost is $95 which includes lunch.

Please see the attached flyer for more information

Thank You

Ricky Hollis
President, Hershey Civil War Roundtable

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04/11/2026

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Welcome back to our continuing Revolutionary War series!

During the American Revolution, two battalions of the York County militia were raised in the area surrounding what a few years later became Gettysburg—this was prior to the formation of both Gettysburg and Adams County, which occurred in 1786 and 1800 respectively. Officers of these two battalions hailed from nearby Straban and Cumberland townships.

During the Civil War, yet another militia unit formed in this area, Company A, 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Infantry. Raised on June 22, 1863, this company consisted mostly of students from Pennsylvania College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary, as well as a few men from the town of Gettysburg. On June 26, the unexperienced militia attempted to hold off Confederate Maj. Gen. Jubal Early’s division before being forced to withdraw.

Gettysburg College; Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center; Borough of Gettysburg

Image Courtesy Emily Jumba

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04/09/2026

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Stone Gables Estate is the perfect place to hold your “Events with a Purpose”. Two exquisite venues that sprawl over 275 acres of scenic vistas and trails.

One of our own!!!
03/18/2026

One of our own!!!

Do you have a do-nothing board, members who ignore visitors or resistant to change, or a membership that has given up?  Be with us to learn how others explain their best approach.  Come away with a tool kit proven to succeed in the face of surrender.

03/15/2026
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03/03/2026

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I’m a member of The Adams County Historical Society and I recommend going to the museum. It’s a GREST addition to the to...
01/26/2026

I’m a member of The Adams County Historical Society and I recommend going to the museum. It’s a GREST addition to the town of Gettysburg

Are you an Adams County resident? 📍🗺️

If so, you receive half-price admission to Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum during the month of February!

Come see us at 625 Biglerville Road, Thursdays - Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This looks very interesting
01/17/2026

This looks very interesting

LAST CALL FOR THIS MONTH'S MEETING

For the Jan. 21 Roundtable, James Hessler will take attendees through the people and events that link Gettysburg and Little Big Horn. Yes, George Custer was at both of these pivotal battles, but that’s not the only connection.

James Hessler has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park since 2003 and is a frequent lecturer at Civil War roundtables nationwide.

This is a FREE ZOOM-ONLY event. Here's the link to register:
https://sales.yorkhistorycenter.org/Performance.aspx?pid=5642&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.yorkhistorycenter.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

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Vietnam Veterans Of America 8000 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA
17036

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Monday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm

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