Albert R. Parsons: Confederate Veteran, Labor Activist, Radical Martyr
In considering future research endeavors, I find myself coming back to the topic of Albert R. Parsons, an activist and newspaper editor best known for being one of the five “Haymarket martyrs” executed by the state of Illinois in 1887 for their supposed role in the aftermath of the famed labor demonstration. For those not […]
Read more...To Our Supporters
As we ring in the new year, we wanted to take a moment to thank our readers and supporters. Over the last few months, we have made and renewed some great relationships. Our success is directly tied to our readers and to some other websites that have helped our readership find their way to us. […]
Read more...A Quick Question and a Quick Stop
Which former Civil War general conducted his presidential campaign from this front porch?
Read more...The Women of Winchester (part 2): The Beginning of the Civil War
Today we welcome back guest author Virginia Bensen. Part two in a series. In April of 1861, the State of Virginia seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy. Although this was an uncertain time for everyone in Winchester, Virginia it was a particularly tenuous time for the Unionists, since they were not sure how they […]
Read more...Richmond National Battlefield Park and the 2012 Sesquicentennial Countdown
The final countdown to 2012 has brought excitement and, admittedly, a slight touch of panic to Richmond National Battlefield Park! I’m happy to offer a quick update:
Read more...My First Gettysburg Remembrance Day: In Memory to the Civil War Soldiers
On November 19, 2011, I drove to Gettysburg to participate in my first Remembrance Day activities. Gettysburg has been my favorite Civil War battlefield since my first visit as an eight-year-old kid! Every time I visit, it is a special day for me and I see something that I have not seen before. The memories of […]
Read more...Crossroads of Snow
A little snow at the site of the Chancellor House, Chancellorsville, Virginia…
Read more...Resolutions Are Not Just For New Year’s Day!
Many of us take stock of our lives during the first couple of weeks of the New Year. We look at what went well, and what went poorly, what could have been better, and what could have been worse. Then, we all resolve to do better. Resolutions are nothing new, but at least most of […]
Read more...Most-Read Posts of 2011!
Although we have been up and running for just a few months, we have developed a great following of readers. All of us at Emerging Civil War would like to thank everyone for helping make this endeavour a success. With that said, some of our readers may not have been here when we launched and therefore […]
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