Monthly meetings of the group during the school year feature speakers and a question and answer session. The presentations are free to the public, but membership to Central Minnesota Civil War Roundtable is available. Membership to the group is $40 for individuals and $50 for couples.

John D. Cox is a writer, an artist and public speaker. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and former Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. He lives in Minneapolis, MN, with his wife Barbara.