DALLAS — The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table will meet Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway.
The program for the evening will be presented by Britt Isenberg, a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park.
Isenberg, a 2008 graduate of Millersville University, began studying the war at a very young age and his focus of study involves the role of Pennsylvania troops in the conflict, specifically cavalry. He has conducted several thousand tours across the Gettysburg Battlefield, some of which have been featured on PCN-TV.
Isenberg is the author of the book, “The Boys Fought Like Demons” and co-author of the book “Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard” with James A. Hessler. He has also been published in a number of other Civil War related periodicals, both writing and photography.
The program for the evening will discuss Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard, Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the “Commanding Ground” along the Emmitsburg Road.
Isenberg is currently working on another book and spends his days researching and writing and presenting programs on the Civil War. Britt resides with his wife and daughter near Gettysburg.
The program is open to the public. A $3 donation will be accepted for non-members. New members are always welcome. For information contact John at 570-675-8936.
