Welcome
Pasadena Civil War Round Table (CWRT) is fortunate to offer free presentations to all visitors thanks to the generous donations of many Civil War history supporters!
The CWRT welcomes all donations to help keep this important history alive today.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ZOOM ONLY MEETING ON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2023 AT 7:15 P.M. (Pacific Time)
FOR THE ANNUAL TRADITION OF OUR:
"SHOW & TELL MEETING"
Where our members are the speakers!
CLICK HERE for more detail.
JOIN US IN OUR MEETING LOCATION AT THE HISTORIC BLINN HOUSE, HEADQUARTERS OF
PASADENA HERITAGE:
160 North Oakland Avenue - Pasadena | Free parking in the rear |
Entrance through rear door
(enter parking lot at 165 North Madison Avenue,
second driveway south of Walnut Street)
We are so pleased to be able to return to in-person meetings at this historic location. For more information on the history of this 1905 National Register Landmark,
We also announce the upcoming meeting of our "Sister CWRT," the Inland Empire CWRT:
Wednesday, December 6, at 6:15 p.m. (Pacific Time)
This meeting is via Zoom only.
Professor Robert May - "William Seward and Slavery's Expansion in the 'Other' Direction"
Check out their website for more information and to request the Zoom link: INLAND EMPIRE CWRT
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SISTER CWRT ON RECEIVING THE
FIRST INTERNATIONAL CWRT CONGRESS' PHOENIX AWARD!
(This award recognizes a CWRT that ceased to exist or was dormant but was revived.)
A VERY SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE 1993 FILM
"GETTYSBURG"
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 - 2:00 P.M.
Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd. - Beverly Hills
Our members are invited to a very special screening of the 1993 film, "Gettysburg," which just celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Los Angeles Filmmaker Raphael van Oostrum, son of the movie's cinematographer, Kees van Oostrum, has arranged this special screening of a 70mm print of the movie. He is inviting members of Southern California Civil War groups to spread the word to others who would love to rewatch this epic in cinema on the big screen.
Cinematographer Kees van Oostrum, Director Ron Maxwell and potentially a couple of the lead actors from the movie will be present at the screening. They would love to fill the theater with Civil War enthusiasts. The tickets are a very reasonable $10; and remember, the film is 4 1/2 hours long.
To order tickets, go to this link: https://fineartstheatrebh.com/
Go to "Buy Tickets," then click the "x" to get rid of the pop up box. Then click on "Jan. 14," then click on "2:00 PM," and follow the prompts to select your seats.
COMING IN 2024!!
A NEW CIVIL WAR CONFERENCE
ON THE CENTRAL COAST
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND REGISTRATION
Can't get enough of Civil War history?
Check out the website for the
Southern California CWRT Alliance
to find out what programs are happening
at other local Civil War Round Tables this month:
The Pasadena Civil War Round Table, formerly the Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley, meets monthly in Pasadena to provide a forum for discussion and education about the conflict that so deeply affected the very fabric of our nation. Our monthly meetings bring to Pasadena many of the leading experts on the Civil War, including noted authors, historians, re-enactors, and Civil War enthusiasts on a wide variety of topics.
The meetings are free and open to the public. Whether you are just beginning to learn about the Civil War or enjoy a lengthy experience of Civil War study, you will always find something of interest at our monthly meetings.
We invite you to explore our website, check out the next presentation found in the Next Presentation page and the list of future speakers in the Upcoming Presentations page. You are welcome to enlist as a member which you can easily do as explained on our Become a Member page. You can learn about exciting Civil War news on our News page and follow the always interesting blog of Nick Smith on our Blog page. Even more Civil War resources and information about other Civil War Round Tables can be found on our Civil War Resources page.
Come join us and experience the thrill of gaining new insights into the conflict that defined our nation. And tell your history-loving friends about us!
The Pasadena Civil War Round Table has no agenda and promotes no single viewpoint. Programs are wide-ranging and focused on any topic pertaining to the Civil War Era. Membership is open to anyone regardless of race, creed or sex.
DATE: Fourth Tuesday of Every Month. See presentation list CLICK HERE
TIME: 7:15 p.m. (Pacific Time)
PLACE: The Blinn House - Pasadena Heritage
160 North Oakland Avenue - Pasadena (entrance through rear door)
PARKING: Free parking in the rear (enter parking lot at 165 North Madison Avenue,
second driveway south of Walnut Street) - Use rear door for entrance
MAP:
For a MAP to location: CLICK HERE
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Contact Janet Whaley, Program Chair
PasadenaCWRT@gmail.com or 626-664-6627
NEW Mailing Address:
Pasadena Civil War Round Table
P. O. Box 743 - Pasadena, CA 91102
The Pasadena Civil War Round Table participates with the CWRT Congress. This national organization helps CWRTs by promoting best practice recomendations and also provides additional programming for students of the Civil War. Their web site also features a registry of CWRTs around the country.
We enjoy a "Sister CWRT" relationship with the Inland Empire CWRT in Redlands, and would recommend you check out their website and programs.
The Pasadena Civil War Round Table proudly supports the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Wilmington and the Lincoln Shrine in Redlands. These local Civil War treasures are a "must see" for students of Civil War history.
The Pasadena Civil War Round Table is a supporter of Fort Tejon, a California State Historic Park which features living history demostrations of frontier California life in the 1850's and 1860's.