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
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
"Civil War Spies" Course
New course starting at KSU's College of Continuing and Professional Education on May 1, with instructor Michael K. Shaffer.
Temecula, CA|Neighbor News|
2017 Civil War Conference
Join us in Temecula on June 3, for the 2nd Annual Civil War Conference featuring six historians discussing "1862: Searching for Victory"
Roswell, GA|Neighbor News|
Course Explores Civil War Battles in the 'West'
The class, which starts April 4 at Barrington Hall, focuses on military actions between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
'Civil War News' Article
Michael K. Shaffer's monthly column for the 'Civil War News.' View online at https://issuu.com/mshaffe3/docs/the_source_nov_2016
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Recent KSU Tour Makes National News!
KSU's recent tour to the Civil War Naval Museum was featured in the National OLLI Newsletter!
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
"The General" on TCM This Evening at 8:00
Classic film from the silent era, Buster Keaton's "The General" airs this evening at 8:00 EDT on Turner Classic Movies.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
'Technology in the Civil War' Course Starts September 13,
'Technology in the Civil War' course starts Tuesday, September 13. Register now at http://bit.ly/2bLmJtN
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
KSU Tour of National Civil War Naval Museum
Group photo from recent tour of the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia.
Roswell, GA|Neighbor News|
Saturday, September 3: Deadline to Register for Civil War Course!
Deadline to register for the Western Theater course in Roswell - Saturday, September 3. Call the number shown on the flyer to sign-up!
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Exclusive Chattahoochee River Line Tour
Now, for the first time, the River Line Historic Area offers a tour of sites currently closed to the public! Reserve your spot today!
Roswell, GA|Neighbor News|
Civil War Course at Barrington Hall
Historian and instructor Michael K. Shaffer will teach 'The Civil War in the Western Theater,' a four-week session beginning September 8.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
National Civil War Naval Museum Tour
Five seats left for Saturday's museum tour, reserve your spot today!
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
Civil War Navy Course Starts Monday!
Still time to register for Civil War Naval course starting July 18 at KSU!
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
'Technology in the Civil War' Lecture
Thursday evening at 7:00; Depot in downtown Kennesaw.
Roswell, GA|Neighbor News|
'Civil War in Georgia' Course Starts Tuesday
The course will be held at Barrington Hall in Roswell.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
'Technology in the Civil War' Lecture
The Kennesaw Historical Society presents historian Michael K. Shaffer on July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
'Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain' Lecture
See the historic Cheney-Newcomer House - which served as Major General John Schofield's HQ.
Kennesaw|Neighbor News|
2nd Annual Camp McDonald Day Saturday, June 11
Tour the camp with Civil War historian Michael K. Shaffer.
