The Augusta Civil War Roundtable promotes interest in the American Civil War through the use of speakers, newsletters, tours, and other educational activities.

Our goal is to promote patriotism and fellowship among those who share a common interest in preserving our nation's heritage.

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Articles from some our members

Augusta Civil War Sites! - We've identified 65 sites in and around Augusta with Civil War Historical Significance. Your help is needed to write articles about these pieces of our history.

This month's meeting:

July 15th 2008: Ole Ole, the old Damon’s restaurant on Washington Road

Will Chrisman will speak on the history of Fort McAllister, an earthen Confederate fortification on the banks of the Great Ogeechee River, just below Savannah. It is now a Georgia state park.

• Born in Augusta in 1967
• Graduated from Westside High School in 1986
• BA in History from Armstrong State College in 1991
• MA in History from University of South Carolina in 1993
• Seasonal Park Ranger at Fort Pulaski National Monument and at Fort McAllister State Historic Park (1990-1992)
• Wrote Undaunted: A History of Fort McAllister, Georgia (published by the Darien Press of Darien, Georgia in 1996)
• Taught Georgia Governors Honors Program 1999-2001
• Social Studies Teacher, Academy of Richmond County, 1996-present
• Chairman, Department of Social Studies, Academy of Richmond County, 1998-present
• Wife: formerly Ashley Keith of Aiken, SC.
• Son: Thomas Davies Christman (born 10/20/07)

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