BELOW : the 35th Anniversary of the CWRT of NH!
The June 2026 meeting featured our own Michael Vose who presented the program: "Smoke Without Glory: Civil War Battles Beyond the Spotlight."
Michael highlighted seven lesser-known engagements, and discussed how even these had an impact on the war in some manner.
Elections were held as well that night, and Fred Soucy was re-elected to the board and Bill Hallett was elected interim president.
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LOCAL & REGIONAL EVENTS COMING!!!
Finding local and regional Civil War related events for our area is not easy, but with America 250 this year, we can list highlight some events in case you wish to check them out:
NEW HAMPSHIRE -
Rollingsford, June 27, 2026 (10am-4om): Col. Paul Wentworth House, 47 Water Street, Rolinsford, NH. Co A 5th NH will encamp and there will be a readoing by Frederick Douglass.
DETAILS: HERE
The schedule is now updated through the end of 2026! Remember that we do NOT meet in July and August.
Meetings and the new season will begin in September.
As always, we are FREE and open to the public! Come out and visit us and bring a friend!
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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
For the celebration of America's Semi-Quincentennial (250th anniversary), a series of quarters will be released throughout the year.
The last of these quarters will be one recognizing the Gettysburg Address.
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!
Click the upper right corner of the image of the membership form to print it.