Most Recent Recorded Program -Little Round Top as Gettysburg: A Reassessment of July 2, 1863

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Inland Empire Program Schedule 2026

Inland Empire

Civil War Round Table

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Inland Empire Civil War Round Table Patron Recognition

We sincerely thank our Dedicated Patron Donors. The continued support of individuals who have contributed $50 or more is invaluable to the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table and the advancement of our educational and preservation efforts.

2026 Patrons

Heather St. Clair* - Loma Linda Mike Hoover* - Grand Terrace

Janet Whaley* - Pasadena Stephen Smith* - Grand Terrace

Paul Gomez* - Rancho Cucamonga Don McCue* - Redlands

North Jersey Civil War Round Table* - New Jersey

Old Baldy Civil War Round Table of Philadelphia*

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Generals Sedwick-Granger Camp 17*

Donald Forden & Donna Kisk* - Laguna Woods

Brian Cieslak* - Riverside Richard Foy* - Laguna Woods

David Holtz* - Northridge Kevin Phillips* - Riverside

Richard Jankowski Jr.* - Voorhees, NJ.

Steve Madden* - Redlands, CA

David Twichell* - Highland, CA - John Serrano* - Redlands

Jeffery Boutwell* - Columbia, MD - Kevin Donovan* - Roanoke, VA

Dennis Doyle* - Joilet, IL - Nonie Kleinhans* - Redlands

Stephen Romaine* -

Dwight Pitcaithley* - Las Cruces, NM

Michael Reed* - Laguna Woods

Nancy & Rodney McGee* - Redlands, CA

Richard Rosenthal* - Morris Plains, NJ

* Donation given for the acquisition of historical artifacts for the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands, CA.

2025 Patrons

Heather St. Clair - Loma Linda James Shuttleworth - Rowland Heights

Elizabeth Courtney - San Dimas Frank Sheridan - Redlands

Mike Hoover * - Grand Terrace

Jim & Emily Bueermann * - Redlands

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For a listing of all our past presentations, click the link below.

https://www.inlandempirecwrt.org/past-presentations

On Monday, August 17th, 6:30 pm, Pacific time

The author and Civil War Historian, Kevin Phillips

will give a Zoom presentation on

The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War

The Zoom link is below.

Mike Hoover is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89262344620?pwd=Zg6SLur0Eg3Taia8ttZW9WBLQRNHsf.1

Topic: The Little Known Significance of California in the Civil War

Time: Aug 17, 2026 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID: 892 6234 4620

Passcode: Lincoln

This presentation will explore California’s role in the wider context of the Civil War. The discussion will examine the military, economic, and strategic importance, as well as the vast but little-recognized contributions to and impact upon the larger war efforts. Additionally, we will consider the political and military conditions in California throughout the war and those California personalities, both famous and little known, who impacted the conflict, in the larger arena and within California.

Kevin Phillips is a former Police Lieutenant, retiring after 26 years of service. A decorated combat veteran, including two Purple Hearts, Kevin has served multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, and the Balkans. Kevin possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from National University and is currently a consultant with the VIK Consulting Group, specializing in Emergency Management and Public Safety Services. A dedicated student of history, Kevin the process of completing his first book, “Prosperity of the Nation…Treasure of the World”: California and the Civil War, which will be available in the Fall of 2026.

Kevin is a member of the Inland Empire CWRT, Pasadena CWRT, and Orange County CWRT, the American Battlefield Trust, and the Southern California Chapter of the National Infantry Association. A resident of Riverside, California, Kevin is a proud father and doting grandfather.

On Monday, July 20th, 6:30 pm, Pacific time

The author and Civil War Historian, Shelby Harriel - Hidlebaugh

presented a presentation on

Forbidden, Hidden, and Forgotten: Women Soldiers of the Civil War.

Shelby has requested that the recorded presentation not be publicly available.

Members of the Inland Empire Civil War Round Table can request a link to the recorded program by sending their request to our email address. iecwrt@gmail.com

Shelby Harriel-Hidlebaugh earned a B.A. in history and a M.Ed. in history and math from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has taught mathematics at Pearl River Community College, where she was honored as the Outstanding Humanities instructor. Shelby has been researching women soldiers in the Civil War since 2007. Her first book is Behind the Rifle: Women Soldiers in the Civil War. Her articles have appeared in publications such as Mississippi History Now, Military Images Magazine, Gettysburg Magazine, and Camp Chase Gazette. Also, she has written pamphlets for the National Park Service and state historic sites. She has appeared on C-SPAN2 and given presentations in over ten states.

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE LINCOLN SHRINE AND THE

WATCHORN LINCOLN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION IN REDLANDS

Liberty’s Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years
of Independence

As we honor a monumental milestone in American history -- the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence -- the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association invites you to join us for Liberty's Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence, a program that reflects not only our nation's past but also focuses on the enduring ideals that continue to shape our society today.

Taking place on September 29 and 30, this two-day program will include a keynote address by noted historian Jon Meacham and a symposium featuring scholars discussing the significance of the Declaration of Independence to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

Keynote Address: Jon Meacham
September 29, 2026 - 7 p.m.
University of Redlands, Memorial Chapel

Meacham will explore the founding ideals embedded in the Declaration of Independence and their profound influence on American history.

This special keynote address is open to the public at no cost; but advance registration is required.

September 30, 2026, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

University of Redlands, Orton Center

Symposium: “Impact of the Declaration of Independence on President Abraham Lincoln’s Perspectives on Liberty and Slavery”

Join us for an immersive all-day symposium featuring five distinguished scholars discussing President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War with particular focus on the impact of the Declaration of Independence on Lincoln’s perspective on liberty and slavery.

The fee for attending the symposium is $125.00 per person. The fee includes lunch and closing reception at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, fostering meaningful discussions and connections among attendees. Click on the link below to find out more information on each of the symposium speakers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Use the link below to register for the free keynote address and the separate symposium registration for the following day. If you plan to attend both, you need to use both registrations.

https://www.lincolnshrine.org/america250/.

On Monday, June 15th,

The author and Civil War scholar, Joseph M. Boslet, presented

a talk on

Little Round Top at Gettysburg

A Reassessment of July 2, 1863

Here is the link to the recorded presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDokZ0I-2YNagUESpTfh5NFVR2Ys5WKV/view?usp=sharing

Little Round Top. Three words that resonate in American military history. Little Round Top at Gettysburg: A Reassessment of July 2, 1863. Is the first comprehensive, in-depth study of this complex and bloody clash in two decades. Most of us are familiar with the fighting at Little Round Top through the 1974 novel The Killer Angels and the 1993 film Gettysburg. Both portrayals take liberties with historical events, and many accounts by soldiers who fought there, as well as subsequent historians, are rife with inconsistencies and, in some cases, rely on incomplete information. Joseph Boslet's years of studying primary sources - including battle reports, soldiers' narratives, and regimental histories - confirm some events while challenging others.

He is a Vietnam combat veteran and a dedicated Civil War scholar, meticulously reexamining the practical aspects of regimental tactics and their use of 19th-century combat methods. He has walked every yard of Little Round Top's rocky hillside countless times. His unique perspective, shaped by his own combat experiences, offers unparalleled insight.

Joseph M. Boslet is a retired registered professional engineer and a certified safety professional with 35 years of experience in safety and risk management in the insurance industry. A Penn State University graduate, he holds numerous certifications and has taught and written on related subjects. He is a Vietnam War combat veteran and a dedicated Civil War scholar. And he has served as president and board member of several Civil War Round Tables in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. With his wife, two grown sons, and grandchildren, he has explored many eastern battlefields. Boslet has published several articles on Civil War topics, including in Gettysburg magazine. Little Round Top at Gettysburg is his first book.