The organization meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month September
through May. Meetings are held in the Williamsburg Regional Library
Theatre located at 515 Scotland St in Williamsburg, VA, unless otherwise
posted. The meetings begin at 6:30 PM. Membership is open to the
general public.
April's Speaker
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
April 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Rob Orrison
“Twice Baptized: Misconceptions & Unique Stories
From the Manassas Bettlefields"
Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd for the meeting of the
Williamsburg Civil War Roundtable, commencing at 6:30 PM in the
Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. The library is located at 515
Scotland Street in Williamsburg.
The program will also be presented online via a Zoom link for our
members and friends near and far. The details for the Zoom link will be
provided by a follow-up announcement several days prior to meeting date.
On April 23, 2024, Rob Orrison will present “Twice Baptized:
Misconceptions & Unique Stories From the Manassas Battlefields”. The
plains of Manassas saw two major battles of the American Civil War. As
soon as the smoke cleared, many misconceptions and myths began to take
form about both battles. Hollywood only added to these myths. Rob's talk
will highlight some unique points of view on both battles and address
some of the misconceptions of the battles (DON’T bring your picnic
baskets!)
Rob received his Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation at Longwood
College and received his Master’s Degree in Public History from George
Mason University. Currently Rob serves as the Division Manager for the
Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation. Outside of work
Rob serves on the Board of Directors of Virginia Civil War Trails;
Virginia Association of Museums and the Frontier Culture Museum. His
published works include: A Want of Vigilance: The Bristoe Station
Campaign; The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign
1863; In A Single Blow: The Battles of Lexington and Concord and the
Beginning of the American Revolution, April 19, 1775; To Hazard All:
Guide to the 1862 Maryland Campaign and most recently All That Can be
Expected: The Battle of Camden, August 16, 1780. He currently lives in
Dumfries, Virginia with his wife Jamie and sons Carter and Grayson.