Week In Review: September 16-23, 2018

This week with battle anniversaries on the calendar we’ve been talking about Antietam and Chickamauga. Also, don’t miss our newest podcast with Eric Wittenberg and Chris Mackowski’s discussion on Bennett Place and the final days of the war.

Sunday, September 16

In the evening, Kevin Pawlak shared reflections on the night before the Battle of Antietam.

Monday, September 17

Question of the Week offered a chance to discuss the great commanders at the Battle of Chickamauga.

There’s a new book in the Emerging Civil War Series…hint: Antietam Campaign!

Kevin Pawlak wrote about North Carolinian’s at the Battle of Antietam for the fight’s anniversary.

Chris Mackowski share thoughts about commemorating Antietam.

Tuesday, September 18

A new episode is available on the Emerging Civil War Podcast, focusing on Bennett Place in a discussion with Chris Mackowski and Eric Wittenberg.

Wednesday, September 19

From the ECW Archives, another look at James Longstreet’s journey and fights in the western theater.

American Battlefield Trust was LIVE at Chickamauga Battlefield and you might recognize some familiar faces in the videos.

Thursday, September 20

Sarah Kay Bierle shared ideas about her new job and how to rethink our history discussions.

The evening panel discussion from the 2018 ECW Symposium is now available on C-SPAN.

Friday, September 21

Dwight Hughes questioned whether a soldier was prisoner of war or constructive deserter.

ECW Weekender gave ideas for touring Harpers Ferry in the coming weeks.

Saturday, September 22

Preservation News shared about a new opportunity to save land on Seminary Ridge at Gettysburg.