Michael K. Shaffer, Patch Mayor
- Kennesaw, GA
- Website
Civil War historian, instructor, lecturer, newspaper columnist, and author. As a member of the Society of Civil War Historians, Historians of the Civil War Western Theater, Georgia Association of Historians, Shaffer also serves on the boards of the Cobb County Civil War Round Table, and the Friends of Camp McDonald. In addition, he teaches Civil War Courses at Kennesaw State University's College of Professional Education, and at Emory University. He frequently lectures to various groups across the country. http://www.civilwarhistorian.net
Posting Activity
Cartersville, GA|Neighbor News|
Custer Round Table Discussion at the Booth Museum
George Armstrong Custer: Military Actions Before & During the Battle of Little Bighorn: a round table discussion at the Booth Museum.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Lecture and Book Signing at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park
Saturday, April 27, historian Michael K. Shaffer will discuss his latest book at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 2:00 p.m.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Saturday & Sunday ‘Great Locomotive Chase’ at Southern Museum
Lecture in conjunction with the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History ‘Great Locomotive Chase’ Weekend events.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Pickett`s Mill Night Tours!
Registration now open for the 2019 night tours at the Pickett`s Mill Battlefield. Tours on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
‘Civil War Leaders’ course at KSU
‘Civil War Leaders’ course at KSU begins April 8.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Cheatham Hill Tour Saturday, March 2
Cheatham Hill Tour this Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until noon. Register today at http://bit.ly/2T835l9; $19 per person through Marietta Community.
Dallas-Hiram, GA|Neighbor News|
Pickett’s Mill Super Museum Sunday
Free admission, open noon until 4:00 p.m.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Book Program at Kennesaw Library
Michael K. Shaffer will discuss his newest book on Saturday at the Kennesaw Library.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
James Longstreet: Lee's 'Old War-Horse' Course at KSU
Rising to the rank of lieutenant general, James Longstreet fought in most of the Army of Northern Virginia's battles during the Civil War.
Marietta, GA|Neighbor News|
Grant & Sherman Course in Marietta
During the American Civil War, an early bond developed between U.S. Grant and William T. Sherman.
Cartersville, GA|Neighbor News|
Final Year of the Civil War Course at the Booth Museum
Instructor Michael K. Shaffer will lead an eight-week course covering military action in 1864-65.
Cartersville, GA|Neighbor News|
Historian To Host Lunch Lecture, Book Signing At Booth Museum
Historian Michael K. Shaffer will discuss his latest book during the lunch lecture series.
Franklin, TN|Neighbor News|
Book signing at Franklin Civil War Show
If in the Franklin, Tn., area this weekend, stop by the show and say hello!
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Museum Store Sunday Book Signing
Visit the Southern Museum on Sunday, take advantage of their specials, and pick-up a copy of historian Michael K. Shaffer’s newest book.
Acworth, GA|Neighbor News|
Book Signing Saturday!
Historian Michael K. Shaffer will sign copies of his newest book, “In Memory of Self and Comrades.”
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Book Signing Event Saturday
Historian Michael K. Shaffer will sign copies of his newest book, “In Memory of Self and Comrades.”
Roswell, GA|Neighbor News|
Book Program at Barrington Hall November 14
Historian Michael K. Shaffer will discuss his latest book, and sign copies afterwards, on Wednesday, November 14, 7:00 p.m.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Cheatham Hill Tour
You can register for Saturday’s tour of Cheatham Hill until Friday morning, by visiting www.mariettacommunityschool.com, or call 770-429-317
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
154th Anniversary Battle of Allatoona Pass
Civil War historian Michael K. Shaffer will lead a special tour of the October 8, 1864 battle, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
