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On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Kent Civil War Society will hold its regular monthly meeting, beginning at 7:30 PM. The program part of the meeting will be a video, title to be announced soon. Watch this space.

The public is welcome. The optional pre-meeting dinner will be at Eddy's Deli & Restaurant in Stow, beginning at 5:30 PM.

The meeting will be held in the Roy Smith Shelter at Fred Fuller Park
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Attendees at the September meeting heard a lively telling of the story of Ulysses S. Grant and his memoirs, presented by Gary Sellers. Grant finished his story in two volumes, born of travail and necessity, only days before he died. It has since been widely recognized as a classic of American literature.

Alternative meeting times and/or days were discussed, including an earlier starting time (perhaps 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM) on the second Tuesday of the month or some day and time on a weekend. The topic will be brought up at the October meeting and a vote taken at the November meeting. If you think a different meeting time or day would make it easier to attend and have others attend, come to the next meeting and be prepared to discuss. You may also email us at info@kentcivilwar.org .

Presentations have been scheduled through May, 2026. There are openings for the remander of 2026 and members are encouraged to give a presentation. It's a good way to focus on a Civil War topic of personal interest and contribute to the society.

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The preservation fund donations have been quite generous (and our treasurer quite adept at collecting them). If you have suggestions for worthy Civil War preservation or education related causes we should consider donating to, please record it on the sheet placed at the preservation donation display at most meetings, let Mark Perkins know or email us at info@kentcivilwar.org .

At the September meeting, attendees voted on three targets to make preservation donations to. $100 donations will be sent to the Oviatt House in Richfield, the American Battlefield Trust and the Sultana Disaster Museum.

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For last minute information on the Kent Civil War Society meetings, call the society's meeting information hotline at (330) 474-9362 for a recorded message