“Here, in the dread tribunal of last resort, valor contended against valor. Here brave men struggled and died for the right as God gave them to see the right.”
-Adlai E. Stevenson I
One of the best-kept secrets in our community is an organization known as the Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table. Founded over 25 years ago by Dan Cooley, former Dover Public Library Director, and Jeff Schrock of Sugarcreek, the Round Table is committed to educating the community about the American Civil War through the preservation of Civil War heritage and through the remembrance of those who struggled for their cause. Ever since Appomattox, historians, military tacticians and amateur scholars have been fascinated by the Civil War. The Round Table wants you to know that you are welcome! Each month, a different speaker will provide an engaging and informative look at a particular aspect of the War Between the States. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the library’s Community Room during the months of January-May and September-December. New members are always welcome, as well as ideas for future presenters and programs. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any suggestions. More books have been written about the American Civil War than any other event in history and it is an honor to play a part in the preservation of that story. The Round Table kicks off on Thursday, September 9 at 6:30 PM and features Steve Ball who will present “The Music of the Civil War.” Hope to see you then!
– Jim Gill, Director, director@doverlibrary.org
“Music of the Civil War” Presented by Steve Ball
Thursday, September 9 at 6:30 PM
Community Room at the Dover Public Library
This program shares some of the most popular tunes of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict. The music is presented in a chronological format, with the story of each song, and what is happening in the Civil War at the same time. The program covers some of the popular patriotic tunes, melancholy ballads of home, and a bit of army humor as well. Music of the Civil War shares both music and history with insight to both soldiers and musicians of the period.