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Austin Civil War Roundtable

Welcome to the Austin Civil War Roundtable

The Austin Civil War Roundtable is dedicated to preserving and deepening the understanding of one of the most pivotal chapters in American history. We provide a welcoming forum where historians, researchers, students, and enthusiasts come together to explore the Civil War in all its complexity—its causes, its course, its consequences, and its lasting impact on Texas and the nation.

Through engaging monthly programs, scholarly presentations, and open discussions, we bring history to life and ensure that the voices and lessons of the past are not forgotten. Our work highlights not only the military and political struggles of the era but also the stories of individuals—soldiers and civilians alike—who lived through these defining years.

Your support makes this mission possible. Donations allow us to host expert speakers, preserve historical resources, promote education in our community, and honor the men and women whose lives were forever shaped by the war.

By contributing, you are helping to safeguard history for future generations and ensuring that Central Texas remains a place where Civil War history is studied with honesty, curiosity, and respect.

Austin Civil War Roundtable –February 2026 Meeting

Zoom Meeting, Reserve the Date and Stay Tuned for the Zoom Link

The Austin Civil War Roundtable’s February meeting will feature Melissa Winn, Director of Marketing and Communications for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, presenting Dead Letter Office Images: The Civil War’s Lost Sentiments on February 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST. Drawing from her remarkable collection, Melissa will explore the poignant story of thousands of wartime letters—many containing small photographic portraits—that never reached home and instead languished in the Dead Letter Office in Washington, D.C. Her talk brings these interrupted sentiments to life, highlighting both the personal heartbreak of undelivered messages and the extraordinary, decades-long efforts by postal employees to reunite images with families. With a career spanning the American Battlefield Trust, HistoryNet, Military Images magazine, and leadership roles across the Civil War community, Melissa offers a moving, image-rich program that blends scholarship, photography, and human connection.

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