April 2026 of the Chicago Civil War Round Table: Wayne Motts on "Illinois Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum"

The Nevins-Freeman Address Wayne Motts on "Illinois Civil War Artifacts in the Collection of the National Civil War Museum" For more information, visit www.ChicagoCWRT.org Join historian, author, and National Civil War Museum CEO Wayne E. Motts for a dynamic PowerPoint presentation showcasing significant original Civil War artifacts connected to Illinois soldiers and leaders. He highlights items tied to notable Illinois personalities, including Abraham Lincoln, Union General John Buford, and cavalry officer Benjamin H. Grierson to name only a few. These rare historical items and stories illuminate the state's important role during the war. Wayne explores each artifact and brings to life the stories of the individuals behind these remarkable Civil War treasures. Wayne E. Motts serves as the CEO of the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He has led three non-profit historical organizations, including the Adams County Historical Society in Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation. For 38 years, he has guided visitors as a licensed battlefield guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park. He has also authored two published works on the Civil War. The Nevins-Freeman Award In 1974, The Civil War Round Table of Chicago established the Nevins-Freeman Award, and bestows it annually on an individual whose advancement of American Civil War scholarship and support for the Round Table movement warrant special recognition. The award itself is designed as a generous financial donation to a historical preservation project chosen by the recipient. This award is named for two men whose legacies