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On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Kent Civil War Society will hold its regular monthly meeting, beginning at 7:30 PM. The program part of the meeting will feature Chris Burns presenting Ulysses S. Grant - Forged in War, Indispensable in Peace.

The attributes Grant learned as a general were critically important in preparing him for the presidency. During the war, he learned leadership, dealing with adversaries and politicians, and finally building a team he could trust. The adversity he faced on the battlefield, provided the experience he would need to lead this country to a new birth of freedom in the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War.

Chris Burns is a Civil War historian and lifelong Ohio resident. Burns has conducted significant research regarding Ulysses S. Grant and President Lincoln, as well as the Siege of Cincinnati. He was interviewed by WKET TV in Kentucky for a three-part series on Grant. Burns has presented to historical and community groups and events throughout the Midwest. He is a former adjunct history faculty-member at Northern Kentucky University. His passion is linking the past to the present and bringing history to life.

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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Another nice size audience of members and guests at our February, 2026, meeting received a detailed review of the 1862 campaign in the Shenandoah Valley from Virginia native Aaron Siever. The presentation walked the audience through the good and bad movements of both sides, augmented by maps, illustrations and modern views of the battlefield sites.

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Presentations have been scheduled through May, 2026. There are openings for the remainder 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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If you have suggestions for worthy Civil War preservation or education related causes we should consider donating to, please let Mark Perkins know or email us at info@kentcivilwar.org .

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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