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Ken Patton Joins George Halford To Discuss Keeping History Alive

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George Halford sits down with Ken Patton to discuss his work with the Civil War Round Table in Crossville, part of a network of three round tables across Tennessee. Ken shares the group’s mission to preserve and explore Civil War history through expert speakers, Living Historians, and educational field trips to historic sites like Chickamauga. He discusses the challenges of attracting high-quality speakers and the unique role of Living Historians in bringing the past to life. With a passion for expanding their reach, Ken hopes to strengthen programming and draw in Civil War enthusiasts from across the country.

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17 Nov 2025 9AM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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