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"
From The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings by Marc Kunis
April 20, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
Wayne E. Motts presents significant Illinois Civil War artifacts and their historical context.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Marc Kunis
Guest: Wayne E. Motts
Topics covered
- Civil War artifacts
- Illinois history
- historical presentation
- Civil War personalities
- Nevins-Freeman Award
Keywords
- Civil War
- artifacts
- Illinois
- Wayne Motts
- historical presentation
- Abraham Lincoln
- Nevins-Freeman Award
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Civil War Museum, Civil War Round Table of Chicago
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