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The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, in the Activities Room of the South Hills School of Business & Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College, beginning at 7 p.m.
Ms. Kellie Gormley will speak on "Cease Firing! Life and Death at the Swope Manor."
Ms. Gormley will tell the story behind The Swope Manor, a Gettysburg B & B, about Lt. Pohlman, the Swope family and the many incarnations of their house dating back to the 18th century. She will read many of Pohlman's eloquent letters sent home from the battlefields and tell the story of the Civil War from this 14-battle veteran's point of view.
Ms. Gormley is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience. She writes for top national publications including Smithsonian, The Washington Post, Woman's World and FIRST for Women.
Events in the United States 160 years ago were turbulent, uncertain, nationalistic and full of terror.
All members and anyone interested in joining the Central PA Civil War Round Table are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Central PA CWRT President, Lynn Herman, at 814-861-0770.