Monument to the 19th Indiana Infantry at Gettysburg
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About Us
The Indianapolis Civil War Round Table is
a group of amateur and professional historians in Central Indiana
dedicated to studying and understanding the 1861-1865 consflict between the North and South.
We welcome anyone interested in the American Civil War to join
the ICWRT. Annual dues are $30 for an individual, $35 for a
family, or $15 for a student. The dues are used to defray
production costs of our newsletter, Hardtack, and other
programs.
We invite you to attend a meeting as a guest and we feel that you
will enjoy your visit and enlist. To enlist for the upcoming
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All Programs are Free & Open to the Public
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What: |
My 30-Year Journey to Becoming a Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guide
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| Who: |
Rob Webb |
| When: |
Monday
November 9 at 6:45 P.M. |
| Where: |
MCL Cafeteria - Township Line
(2370 West 86th Street) |
For many Civil War enthusiasts, becoming a Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide is the ultimate challenge in historical interpretation. In this presentation, Rob Webb shares his 30-year journey from curious student to Licensed Battlefield Guide. He will explain the four stages of the qualification process, discuss the knowledge and skills candidates must master, and answer the question he hears most often: “How hard is that exam anyway?” Along the way, Rob will share humorous stories from his preparation, testing, and training experiences, providing a brief history of guiding at Gettysburg, and offering a collection of resources valuable to both serious students of the Civil War and casual historians interested in learning more about America's most famous battlefield.
Rob Webb lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Mikele and became a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park in May 2026. His fascination with Gettysburg began with a visit to the 135th Anniversary events in 1998 and grew after taking his first Licensed Battlefield Guide tour in 2002. After years of returning to Gettysburg, studying the battle, and attending historical programs, he fulfilled his longtime ambition of becoming a guide.
Rob earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Western Illinois University and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He spent his professional career in the investment industry, but his passion for history remained constant throughout. As a Licensed Battlefield Guide, he now enjoys the opportunity to share stories of Gettysburg and the people who shaped its history.
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2025-2026 Program Schedule
| September 14, 2026 |
The Flower of Gallantry: Lew Wallace & The Montgomery Guards Militia |
Thomas R. Meeks Jr. |
| October 12, 2026 |
The Dawes Brothers in Battle |
Steve Magnusen |
| November 9, 2026 |
My 30-Year Journey to Becoming a Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guide |
Rob Webb |
| December 14, 2026 |
Nathan Bedford Forrest’s September 1864 Railroad Raid |
Gene Salecker |
| January 11, 2027 |
Civil War Show and Tell |
YOU! |
| February 8, 2027 |
Indiana Regiments at Gettysburg |
Mike Eisenhut |
| March 8, 2027 |
Vicksburg: Confederate Gibraltar |
Matt Atkinson |
| April 12, 2027 |
The Confederate Sea Raiders |
John Chalfin |
| May 12, 2027 |
The Spinning Wheel, the Civil War Home Front, and Life on a Civil War Film Set |
Olivia Treen |
| June 14, 2027 |
Hampton’s “Beefsteak” Raid |
A. Wilson Greene |
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