Thomas Cartwright (submitted photo)
The next Scottsdale Civic War Round Table is to be “Humor in the Civil War” presented by Thomas Cartright at 6:40 p.m. on Dec. 15, at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library auditorium.
Mr. Cartwright is known as one of the leading authorities on the Civil War and the Battle of Franklin, according to a press release.
He recently joined in partnership with the Lotz House, a Civil War house museum to take guests on guided tours of the battlefield.
Frequently appearing on various documentaries for the History Channel, A&E, Travel Channel, CNN, Discovery and Presservation Channel, Mr. Cartwright has lectured throughout most of the United States, the release stated.
He is currently authoring two books: Mascots in the Civil War and Battle of Thompson’s Station.
Scottsdale Civil War Round Table meets the third Tuesday of every month, at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., in Scottsdale.
Everyone is welcome. No admission charge.
For more information: www.scottsdalecwrt.org or 480-699-5844
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