The
Rockland

Civil War
Round Table

OUR NEXT MEETING!   Wednesday, May 9, 2018:
7:30 PM PRHS Pirate Cove,  Pearl River High School
 The 5th NY Zouaves: In a Living Historian and Teacher’s World
By Bill Wienecke


​The RCWRT will present:​​
The 5th NY Zouaves: In a Living Historian and Teacher’s World
By Bill Wienecke
in the Pirate Cove at Pearl River HS
on Wednesday, May 9, 2018   at 7:30 PM. 

Bill Wienecke has been a social studies teacher in the Somers School District for almost 40 years. He is an experienced living history educator and historical reenactor of several eras of the past, including the American Civil War. "Part of what makes Somers such a wonderful place to live is our dedicated volunteers," said Somers Town Supervisor Rick Morrissey. "Bill Wienecke lives the role of General Washington and has been great at engaging the students and getting them interested in learning more about our heritage. I often tell our seventh graders how lucky they are, because while other seventh graders are sitting in a classroom, they get to have an interactive history lesson with equipment and artifacts that range from the Revolutionary War up to the War in Afghanistan. Bill, A Living History Master Teacher is also affiliated with The Hudson River Teacher Center and the Living History Education Foundation, where he trains teachers in "hands on" history lessons.

In the Pirate Cove at Pearl River HS on Wednesday, May 9, 2018   at 7:30 PM. 
Spring RCWRT 2018 Meeting Dates Announced!  
Mark your calendars for the upcoming program meetings of the RCWRT at the Pearl River High School's Pirate Cove at 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018: Larry Drennan: The Morning Ride of Captain Samuel Johnston:
Wednesday February 7, 2018:   Cancelled: SNOW!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018:   By Robert M. Dunkerly (Bert): The Fall of Richmond
Wednesday, April 18, 2018:  FILM: Lincoln, Trial by Fire / Warner Bros. Pictures
Wednesday, May 9, 2018:  The 5th NY Zouaves: In a Living Historian and Teacher’s World
By Bill Wienecke

Some excellent upcoming programs from our friends at the Lincoln Depot Museum in Peekskill

Opening Weekend • 19th Century Photographs

​April 21 @ 2:00 pm - April 22 @ 2:00 pm  $10.00

Join us as we explore the wonder of 19th Century photography through the Carte de Visite. We are excited to have two expert presenters on the topic who will share many images from their unique and extensive collections.
Lance Ingmire on Saturday and Ron Coddington on Sunday

Doors will open at 1:00 each day with the presentations to start at 2 PM.
Admission $10.00 (Free for Members and Children 12 and Under)


For More info, CLICK HERE!


The Rockland Civil War Round Table is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 by Ken Dudonis and John Speight, that serves Rockland and Westchester Counties in NY, and Northern New Jersey.  We are dedicated to exploring, discussing, understanding and preserving the history of the American Civil War.


We usually meet on a Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, usually at Pearl River High School's Pirate Cove in Pearl River NY. Changes in the meeting location, time or date are announced in advance.  We meet 11 times a year.  Our July meeting is usually a local field trip.


We secured a $250,000 Grant from NY State to repair and restore every single NY State Monument at Gettysburg.


​We have established a preservation fund and make regular donations to battlefield preservation groups and memorial associations. 

​We make at least one long field trip a year to a battlefield with a recognized expert as our guide.   We visited Gettysburg National Military Park in 2013, Lee’s Retreat from Gettysburg, PA and MD in 2012, Richmond Battlefield, VA in 2011, the Booth Escape Route, DC and VA in 2010 and Manassas Battlefield, VA in 2009. We have adopted the 124th NY Monument at Gettysburg and make at least one trip a year to “clean up” that position.  This trip usually occurs in early to mid October.

Past speakers have included: Edward G.J. Richter, Sheriff James Kralik, Steve Laird, Guy Demasi, Charles La Rocca, Steven Wright, Jay Jorgensen, Thomas Dyja, Mike McAffee, Peter Vermilyea, Joe Bilby and many others.  They have covered such diverse topics as, The Wilderness, Arms and Weapons,  Civil War Music and Photography, North Carolina Troops, Richmond, Civil War Medicine and the Lincoln Assasination.

Annual dues for an individual are $30.00.  Family and Junior memberships are also available.  You are cordially invited to attend a few meetings to see if our Round Table is right for you. 

For more information call Paul Martin at 914-245-8903. Or CONTACT US:
or fill out the enclosed membership form and mail it to: Rockland CWRT   PO Box 849   Pearl River,  NY 10965.

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Current Officers:         Paul R. Martin III,  President              Peter Reiner, 1st VP                Terry Harper, Treasurer

If you have a presentation that you think would interest our members, please contact Paul Martin at 914-245-8903 or at our mailing address or email us.

The RCWRT is proud to offer a Program Meeting Schedule featuring top historians and authors! 

​ALL meetings will be held in the PRHS Pirate Cove at 7:30 PM.
​Pearl River High School Pirate Cove. 275 East Central Ave, Pearl River, NY, 10965.
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Monthly meetings are held at the Pirate Cove at Pearl River High School
275 East Central Ave. Pearl River, NY 10965

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