Austin Civil War Roundtable

Welcome to the Austin Civil War Roundtable

The Austin Civil War Roundtable is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and understanding the history and legacy of the American Civil War. Through engaging presentations, thoughtful discussion, and fellowship among historians and enthusiasts alike, we provide a forum where scholarship and curiosity meet.

Whether you are a lifelong student of the war, a genealogist researching your ancestors, a preservation advocate, or simply someone interested in one of the most pivotal periods in American history, you will find a welcoming community here in Austin.

Our meetings feature distinguished historians, authors, and researchers who present on a wide range of topics—from battlefield strategy and political leadership to social history and personal soldier narratives. We invite you to join us as we continue learning together.

Austin Civil War Roundtable –June 2026 Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Chez Zee American Bistro, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731 

Save the date and stay tuned for registration information

The evening features the winner of  the 31st annual Laney Book Prize, A. Wilson (Will) Greene, for the second volume of his masterful trilogy A Campaign of Giants - The Battle for Petersburg. This volume is subtitled From the Crater’s Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill focusing on the Union’s Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth offensives against Petersburg, including the fight for the Weldon Railroad. 

Each year, the ACWRT’s Laney Prize is awarded for distinguished scholarship and writing on the military or political history of the U.S. Civil War and honors our own Dan and Marilyn Laney for their efforts to protect endangered Civil War battlefields. 

The criteria for selection as a Laney Prize recipient is a book which was published during the 2025 calendar year and “best advances the knowledge of the Civil War's military or political events and the Americans who took part in those events.”

Will has spoken to us previously, and this award is a “three-peat” for him. He was a Laney Prize recipient in 2019 and 2007. 

Come hear Will Greene speak on the Battle For Petersburg that is detailed in his Laney Prize winning book!