York Civil War Round Table

On July 21, 2021 the York Civil War Round Table will feature speaker Ron Kirkwood and his presentation “George Spangler: The Most Important Farm in the Battle of Gettysburg.” 

This program will be held in person in the Meeting Hall of the York County History Center and streamed online.  Due to restrictions related to COVID-19, pre-reservation seating/tickets are needed for this program.
To register for in-person seating CLICK HERE.
To Register for the ZOOM ONLY, CLICK HERE.

Update to Covid procedures:

For those who are vaccinated, masks are encouraged but not required while on-site.
We will clean and sanitize high-touch, high-traffic areas, with deep cleaning when the building is closed.
We encourage use of our sanitizing stations when necessary.
If you are feeling ill, please do not come on site.

The George Spangler farm was the most important farm in the Battle of Gettysburg, based on factors that have been overlooked for generations. The farm was host to the Army of the Potomac’s Artillery Reserve, ammunition train and V Corps and VI Corps, allowing for rapid movement on the farm’s roads to the fighting all over the line. Powers Hill also was on the Spanglers’ farm and played a critical military role, serving as the location of Maj. Gen. George Meade’s second headquarters during and after the battle.

Founded as the White Rose Civil War Round Table, the York CWRT holds monthly meetings the third Wednesday of every month except December at 7:00 p.m.  Each meeting features a guest speaker talking about a Civil War topic of local or national interest. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. Click here for more information on upcoming programs.