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 –February  2026 Meeting

Time: Feb 25, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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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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