Join speaker J. Michael Moore as he shares the story of “The Peninsula Campaign.”

J. Michael Moore is the curator and registrar for Lee Hall Mansion and Endview Plantation in Newport News, Virginia. He received a bachelor of arts in history from Christopher Newport University and a master of arts in history from Old Dominion University. Since his employment with the City of Newport News, Moore has curated exhibits at historic sites and led battlefield tours throughout Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Moore served on the Civil War Sesquicentennial Committees for the City of Newport News, York County, and Williamsburg/James City County. Moore is co-author of “Yorktown’s Civil War Siege: Drums Along the Warwick” and “The Peninsula Campaign of 1862: A Military Analysis” with Kevin Dougherty. Michael has also served as editor and photographic editor for eleven books and written articles for Virginia Cavalcade, North & South, and Military Collector & Historian. A native of Newport News, Moore lives in Yorktown, Virginia.

The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for June, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.