• Michael K. ShafferPatch Mayor

  • Kennesaw, GA
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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

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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.

"Civil War Spies" Course
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"

2017 Civil War Conference
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

'Civil War News' Article
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!

Recent KSU Tour Makes National News!
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.

"The General" on TCM This Evening at 8:00
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!

Exclusive Chattahoochee River Line Tour
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.

Civil War Course at Barrington Hall
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.

'Technology in the Civil War' Lecture