The next meeting of the Middle Tennessee Civil War Round Table is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2007 (7:00 P.M.) at Bradley Academy. Anyone interested in open discussion of the Civil War topics with a local flavor are welcome to attend.

This month’s meeting will feature a group discussion. Our question will be, What Connects Us to the Civil War?

This is a perfect time for members and guests to share the stories and moments that turned them into devoted students of the Civil War. Perhaps it is the story of an ancestor, or a visit to a battlefield that sparked your interest. Or was it a book or teacher that made you want to know more? No matter what it may be, this will be the time to share your special Civil War stories with the rest of the group.

We can also delve into the national psyche and discuss why the Civil War continues to carry such deep, and sometimes controversial, meaning for so many people. It might also be interesting to consider why such a critical event in our history is not more important to every American.

The Middle Tennessee Civil War Round Table meets every third Tuesday of the month at Bradley Academy, located on Academy Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Membership applications are available at each meeting. Membership costs $10 per year for individuals and $15 for families. All meetings are open to the public regardless of membership status. Each meeting will include time for interested parties to share stories and memorabilia from the Civil War era with the membership.

For more information, visit our web site at http://www.mtcwrt.org or contact Jim Lewis at 615-890-1926 (before 8 PM) or by e-mail at mtcwrt@comcast.net.