01 January 2011
January Program
On Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm the SDCWRT will hold its 293rd meeting at Palisades Presbyterian Church, 6301 Birchwood St., San Diego, CA 92120. This month will also see the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the SDCWRT.
Civil War Pistol
This month, long time SDCWRT member Phil Binks will be presenting “Civil War Weapons, Part 2”. In March of last year, Mr. Binks presented “Long Arms of the Civil War” and this year, he is returning to present about pistols and other small arms of the Civil War as well as their history and development.
December 2010 Meeting
A Scene at the December Social
By Travis Fuqua with Photographs by Travis Fuqua
On December 16, 2010, the San Diego Civil War Round Table had its annual social event. Members as well as their family and friends attended the joyous event. There was a full dinner with a main course of turkey with dressing and mashed potatoes. There were several salad dishes and dessert dishes which several members brought.
The dinner was highlighted by member Karen Hasman and her women’s barbershop quartet the California Note Catchers. The group sang several holiday songs and at the end, the audience joined in singing tunes such as “Jingle Bells”.
The California Note Catchers
At the end, there was a gift exchange, but done in the manner of “white elephant”, with members exchanging such wonderful items such as umbrellas, bugles, and empty bottles of whisky. In addition, all guests received a book as a present courtesy of the SDCWRT.
In all, the event was a very joyous end to the year for the San Diego Civil War Round Table. The SDCWRT would like to extend its gratitude to all who contributed food, gifts, and time as well as the California Note Catchers for their wonderful performance.