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BELOW: Major, a 110-pound black, “Newfoundland cross-breed,” makes himself comfortable on the leg of Corporal William H. Wentworth in this December 1863 tintype. Sergeant Hezekiah Elwell, also of the 29th Maine Infantry, is on the left. (Nicholas Picerno Collection) ~ from "Sparedshared23.com"
News Updated - 1/9/26
News Updated - 1/9/26
The CWRT of New Hampshire is back!
Join us for the next meeting on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:15pm (doors open 6:45), at the Harvey-Mitchell Library, 151 Main St, Epping.
Dr. Michael Schroeder will present: "A 'Dam' Fine Regiment: the 'Weir'ed 'History fo the 29th Maine."
This month we look to our neighbors to the east, Maine, as Mike takes a look at a lesser-known Maine Regiment from the Civil War.
A native of Illinois, Mike is a long time member of the RT, and past-president. He's a retired physicist at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, also a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Dessert Storm in 1991.
Dr. Schroeder has a BS from the Illinois Institute of Technology, an MS from the University of Illinois and a PhD from the University of Maine.
We are still looking for leadership in the RT. Please contact the board if you wish to become more involved.
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The rate for dues has not changed in many, many years ($25/person or $40/household). A form can be found on this website. Please fill out the form and bring with you money to the next meeting.
If you wish to mail your dues, please do not send cash in the mail. The post office could very well lose you payment.
Want to join our group? You can find the membership form on this page. Print and bring it to the next meeting or mail it to our PO Box. (address below on the form).
Our group meets at the Harvey-Mitchell Library, 151 Main St, Epping.
GPS: 43.03907, -71.07295
The Weirs ~ What is it?
The Weirs ~ What is it?
New Hampshire created a special place for its veterans of the Civil War in Laconia near Lake Winnipesaukee, still run by the New Hampshire Veterans Association.
It’s called “The Weirs,” and between 1878 and 1919, Civil War veterans from New Hampshire held reunions called encampments, often with special guests, such as William Tecumseh Sherman, George B. McClellan, Joseph Hooker, Ambrose Burnside, and in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt.
The “Encampments” happened in August, and it was a very popular event in the state.
More info on “The Weirs,” can be found on these links:
We were founded in May 1991 and have presented talks by some prominent nationally known historians, regional historians including professors from universities and colleges, and many of our members who share their particular passion on a favorite person, battle, technology or what have you.
With the start of the season in September, dues are due. We welcome guests, but please consider becoming a member. Our dues have remained the same for some time now. $25/person and $40/family or household. Dues help our group function and bring in speakers. If you wish to mail in a form and dues, please email a request. A form will be emailed. Please don't send cash through the mail.
Our book raffle has returned. Gently used Civil War books are offered at each meeting. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Money goes into the fund for the RT and help us with expenses.
We also gladly take monetary donations and as a non-profit, it's tax deductible!
Please note we are meeting at the Harvey Mitchell Library, 151 Main St, Epping, NH
GPS: 43.03907, -71.07295
Park in back and enter through the backdoor. All are welcome: Blue & Gray!
Membership form for CWRTNH.pdfClick the upper right corner of the image of the membership form to print it.
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