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OUR NEXT MEETING! Wednesday, September 20, 2017:
Fred Campisano:
“Lincoln’s Foreign Legion”
A presentation on the Garibaldi Guards, 39th New York Volunteer Infantry
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
7:30 PM PRHS Pirate Cove Pearl River High School 275 East Central Ave, Pearl River, NY, 10965. “Lincoln’s Foreign Legion” A presentation on the Garibaldi Guards, 39th New York Volunteer Infantry The presentation will focus on the history of the 39th New York and its men, from its pre-war beginnings, its inception and formation, following the regiment’s service through some of the many major battles to the end of the American Civil War. 
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Fred Campisano is an operatic tenor and is presently, concentrating on his vocal and performance studies with Metropolitan Opera tenor and star actor of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”, Anthony Laciura.
A former chorister of the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir in New York, he has performed for Pope John Paul II; former United States Presidents and politicians and various noted dignitaries and celebrities. He also performed at the funeral and memorial services of the first responders of the NYPD, FDNY and EMS that were lost on September 11th, 2001. As a soloist, Mr. Campisano has performed in concert with the Ars Musica Chorale and the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra of New Jersey, as well as in other venues in New York. He has been a guest soloist and cantor at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and other churches throughout the Archdiocese of New York. He continues to honor our fallen servicemen and women and veterans of our armed forces, including Hudson Valley Honor Flight for our World War II veterans. As a living historian/re-enactor, Mr. Campisano served as a Union Army extra in the American Civil War movies “Gettysburg” and “Gods and Generals”. He has reenacted as a member of the 5th New York Regiment, of the American Revolution; and in the Garibaldi Guards, 39th New York Regiment, the 5th New York Duryea’s Zouaves and the 11th New York Fire Zouaves at various living histories and reenactment battle events. Mr. Campisano has also performed at living history and reenactment events on many of the actual battlefields of those wars here in the United States. He has also performed, and continues to perform, the National Anthem in addition to other patriotic songs at various events and functions in the New York and New Jersey areas.
He is currently a member of the Yorktown Historical Society, and the Army Air Forces Historical Association honoring those in the Allied Forces who served during World War II. |
Fall Meeting Dates Announced! Mark your calendars for the Fall program meetings of the RCWRT at the Pearl River High School's Pirate Cove at 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017: “Lincoln’s Foreign Legion”
A presentation on the Garibaldi Guards, 39th New York Volunteer Infantry, by Fred Campisano
Wednesday, October 18, 2017: TBA
Wednesday, November 15, 2017: TBA
Wednesday, December 13, 2017: members Show and Tell Holiday Party
Wednesday, September 20, 2017: “Lincoln’s Foreign Legion”
A presentation on the Garibaldi Guards, 39th New York Volunteer Infantry, by Fred Campisano
Wednesday, October 18, 2017: TBA
Wednesday, November 15, 2017: TBA
Wednesday, December 13, 2017: members Show and Tell Holiday Party
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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.
Monthly meetings are held at the Pirate Cove at Pearl River High School
275 East Central Ave. Pearl River, NY 10965
Some excellent upcoming programs from our friends at the Lincoln Depot Museum in Peekskill
SUNDAY September 3rd- Grant Reconsidered: The Man & Monument with Author Frank Scaturro
"Grant Reconsidered: The Man and Monument"
Historian Frank Scaturro will discuss Grant's evolving place in history, from General to Politician and President.
Mr. Scaturro is the author of the 1998 book President Grant Reconsidered and spearheaded the restoration of Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park, NY. Mr. Scaturro will also have copies of his book for sale at the event.
Doors open at 1 PM with presentation beginning at 1:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person
SATURDAY September 30, Presidential Visits at Gettysburg: Author Jay Jorgensen.
Presidential Visits at Gettysburg, begins with an in-depth look at Lincoln's visit and the newspaper coverage around the nation. Jay will conclude with a discussion on a number of the more interesting visits to GB by various post-Civil War presidents. Mr. Jorgensen will also have copies of his books for sale at the event.
Doors open at 1 PM with presentation beginning at 1:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person
SATURDAY October 28, Lincoln's OTHER War: WWII and the Re-birth of NEW Freedom! Author Brian J. Snee
Brian Snee will discuss how Lincoln was re-born to support the War effort, anti-isolationsim and sell war bonds. Culled from Brian's forth coming book: "The Lincoln Blitz", Mr. Snee will explore how Hollywood's use of Lincoln's image in WWII pro-war propaganda films helped bring about Victory. Some films referenced will be Darryl F. Zanuck's Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) and Robert E. Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940), both anti-isolationist attacks on the "America First" movement. Included will be a display of WWII artifacts incorporating Lincoln's words and image onto home-front propaganda and morale boosting slogan items. Copies of Brian's book, "Lincoln before Lincoln: Early Cinematic Adaptations of the Life of America's Greatest President," will be sold at the event.
Doors open at 1 PM with presentation beginning at 1:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person
HOLD THE DATE! SATURDAY November 18, 2017: Annual End of Season Fundraiser: A Taste of and Peekskill and Brass with special musical guest “Class Action”
CLASS ACTION is a regional cover band with brass - playing songs from your favorites - Chicago - Billy Joel - Beatles - Eagles - and many more.
MORE DETAILS to COME!
SUNDAY September 3rd- Grant Reconsidered: The Man & Monument with Author Frank Scaturro
"Grant Reconsidered: The Man and Monument"
Historian Frank Scaturro will discuss Grant's evolving place in history, from General to Politician and President.
Mr. Scaturro is the author of the 1998 book President Grant Reconsidered and spearheaded the restoration of Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park, NY. Mr. Scaturro will also have copies of his book for sale at the event.
Doors open at 1 PM with presentation beginning at 1:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person
SATURDAY September 30, Presidential Visits at Gettysburg: Author Jay Jorgensen.
Presidential Visits at Gettysburg, begins with an in-depth look at Lincoln's visit and the newspaper coverage around the nation. Jay will conclude with a discussion on a number of the more interesting visits to GB by various post-Civil War presidents. Mr. Jorgensen will also have copies of his books for sale at the event.
Doors open at 1 PM with presentation beginning at 1:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person
SATURDAY October 28, Lincoln's OTHER War: WWII and the Re-birth of NEW Freedom! Author Brian J. Snee
Brian Snee will discuss how Lincoln was re-born to support the War effort, anti-isolationsim and sell war bonds. Culled from Brian's forth coming book: "The Lincoln Blitz", Mr. Snee will explore how Hollywood's use of Lincoln's image in WWII pro-war propaganda films helped bring about Victory. Some films referenced will be Darryl F. Zanuck's Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) and Robert E. Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940), both anti-isolationist attacks on the "America First" movement. Included will be a display of WWII artifacts incorporating Lincoln's words and image onto home-front propaganda and morale boosting slogan items. Copies of Brian's book, "Lincoln before Lincoln: Early Cinematic Adaptations of the Life of America's Greatest President," will be sold at the event.
Doors open at 1 PM with presentation beginning at 1:30 PM
Admission: $10 per person
HOLD THE DATE! SATURDAY November 18, 2017: Annual End of Season Fundraiser: A Taste of and Peekskill and Brass with special musical guest “Class Action”
CLASS ACTION is a regional cover band with brass - playing songs from your favorites - Chicago - Billy Joel - Beatles - Eagles - and many more.
MORE DETAILS to COME!
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