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 –May 2026 Zoom Meeting

Time: May , 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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"Sending Lee to the Rear and Inspired by a Frying Pan Waving Officer: The Texas Brigade at Wilderness and Spotsylvania" 

Gregory Mertz

Greg Mertz has worked for 35 years for the National Park Service and is currently the Supervisory Historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Raised in what is now Wildwood, Missouri, he has a degree in park administration from the University of Missouri and a masters in public administration from Shippensburg University. He has written several articles for Blue and Gray magazine, is the founding president of the Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table, and is a former vice president of the Brandy Station Foundation.