Week In Review: November 5-11, 2018
This week offered more blog posts about Civil War Railroads as we concluded that special series, a new podcast, 2019 Symposium announcements, and more. Check out the complete list below.
It’s Veterans Day today, and the authors and editors at Emerging Civil War send a hearty and sincere “thank you” to all our readers and fans who have or are serving in the U.S. military.
Monday:
Question of the Week invites you to share accounts about trains.
Railroads: Guest author Nathan Marzoli wrote about the arrival of the regiments by train in Washington D.C. at a critical moment in 1861.
Tuesday:
A new ECW Podcast “Gettysburg Civilians” is available to all subscribers!
Railroads: Ryan Quint points out the importance of the B&O Railroad during the Battle of Monocacy.
Chris Mackowksi shared some encouraging news about battlefield clean-up.
Wednesday:
Railroads: Paige Gibbons Backus detailed the experiences refugees and railroads.
2019 Symposium announcements…
Chris Mackowski is haunted by typos and shares some perspectives from his writing desk.
Thursday:
Steve Davis reported on Civil War News’ Book Issue and the published treasures features in that publication’s pages this month.
Railroads: Sarah Kay Bierle wrote about the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad reshaping an entire region.
Friday:
Railroads: Guest author Jon-Erik Gilot shared his research on Union troops, a journey by rail, and bridge building.
ECW Weekender (Railroads): Meg Groeling gave a glimpse into her recent visit to the California State Railroad Museum and it’s Civil War focused display.
Chris Mackowski found another reflective quote by Theodore Lyman.
Saturday:
Preservation News celebrates American Battlefield Trust’s victories at Appomattox.
Railroads: Concluding a series and sharing a list of all the Civil War Railroads blog posts featured in the last three weeks!
Remembering the life, friendship, and legacy of Kenny Rowlette…
Sunday:
This morning guest author Rob Wilson shared reflections on war, the Civil War, and World War I for Veterans Day (and the 100th anniversary of the ending of the Great War in Europe).