Now that COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing and vaccine availability to the masses is still many months away, the likelihood of in-person meetings any time soon seems remote. But not all the news is bad. Just last Monday evening, we bravely marched into the 21st century, with Jim Duffy taking the point, and held our first-ever virtual meeting to hear about the life and times of James Tanner, a disabled Civil War
Of course, a virtual meeting is not the same as having everyone in the same room. But it was still great to be able to see folks again and hear their voices. Our next meeting will take place on December 1st; take a look inside for an outline of the lecture, background information about the speaker, and meeting sign-up instructions. If you’re wary of using internet tools, please remember that you can choose to listen in to the meetings by telephone.
I want to thank those who have re-enlisted for Campaign 43 and/or supported our Campaign 43 preservation efforts through print raffle ticket purchases, cash donations, or both. Like the pandemic, the fight to preserve battlefield acreage and ensure continued operation of institutions dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Civil War rages on. Your continued financial support of the CWRT of Eastern Pa. will also fund continued, enjoyable learning experiences that help us to grow our understanding of the American Civil War.