Tour Cancelled
We’re disappointed to announce that our planned tour at Gettysburg for this weekend is being canceled. Unforeseen logistical issues beyond our control have thrown a crick into the works. We’ll do our best to make arrangements for another tour as soon as possible. Our apologies for any inconvenience!
Read more...“Meltdown on Aisle 7”
At the end of February, I flew to Alexandria, Virginia, to see where Elmer Ellsworth, the subject of my book, First Fallen, died. I also wanted to see the Ellsworth Exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery, in D. C. I should explain that I hate to leave home fly, hate to fly, and hate having […]
Read more...Thoughts on Shelby Foote’s “Narrative”
Shelby Foote’s The Civil War: A Narrative certainly stands as one of the most recognizable texts of the Civil War “canon” (if such a thing exists). The three volumes, when placed side by side, make an imposing and impressive sight. Whether you’ve read them, you certainly know of them, and maybe you even own them. They […]
Read more...Tour Meeting Location Reminder
For those of you meeting the bus in Pittsburgh, the bus will leave from the Warrior Center at Penn-Trafford High School at 6 AM. (Map and details below.)
Read more...Who Do You Remember?
Read more...No Way! Arizona? The Battle of Picacho Pass…Part 2
Part two in a series. As the infant Confederacy crawled its way west out of Texas and into New Mexico Territory, California had other plans. The Golden State was not going to join the Confederacy, despite inflamed rumors from the south–southern California. She stood true to the Union and, as such, was asked to provide […]
Read more...Tour Sign Up Deadline Approaches!
We are closing in on the final call for Gettysburg: Off the Beaten Path. Registration closes April 27! We hope that you will have the opportunity to make it out for our first tour. The tour will take place May 5th, 2012. Join Emerging Civil War historians Daniel Davis, Phil Greenwalt, Chris Mackowski, and Kristopher […]
Read more...Remembering “Hellmira”
Katie Logothetis’ series about Fredericksburg National Cemetery inspired a stop at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira, NY, where Confederate POWs who died at the Elmira prison camp are buried.
Read more...ECW’s “Perfect Storm” at the OBX
The Outer Banks saw a “perfect storm” of Emerging Civil War contributors this week: Caity Stuart and Chris Mackowski had the chance to meet up with Drew Pullen down in Hatteras, N.C. Drew has been instrumental in organizing the upcoming “Flags Over Hatteras” conference, April 26-29, 2012. He took time out from his preparations to give Chris and Caity […]
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