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Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday, September 19, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location
FiftyNorth Senior Center

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The regular monthly meeting of the Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at FiftyNorth in Northfield.

Because this is the first meeting of the 15th year there will be a meal. BBQ, potato salad, veggies, and more.  $5.00 per person.  Eat at 6:00 p.m. speaker at 7:00 p.m.

Our speaker, Dan Roberts of Montgomery, will speak on the importance, use of, and technology of the Telegraph during the Civil War.  Lincoln monitored and gave orders via the telegraph. Mr. Roberts is probably the most recognized expert on telegraph and telephone history in this area.

The public is welcome. Coffee before, during, and after the Meeting. Treats afterward during Question and Answer period.