Week In Review: April 19-26, 2020

It’s been a full schedule week on the ECW blog! You’ll find posts for the Ending The War Series, a six-part interview with Garry Adelman, and more…

Stay safe and read more history…

Sunday, April 19:

In the evening, Sarah Kay Bierle posted Part 5 of the read-along for Nurse Bucklin’s memoirs.

Monday, April 20:

Question of the Week focused on Civil War artifacts.

Ending The War: Dwight Hughes shared about the CSS Shenandoah and its surrender.

Part 1 of Garry Adelman’s conversation with Chris Mackowski.

Tuesday, April 21:

Guest author Cameron Sauers shared about African Americans’ role in Richmond’s mobilization for the Civil War.

JoAnna M. McDonald wrote about Civil War leadership with new ideas prompted from a book by General Jim Mattis.

Ending The War: Chris Mackowski shared about his trip to Rectortown where Mosby disbanded The Rangers.

Part 2 of Garry Adelman’s conversation with Chris Mackowski.

Wednesday, April 22:

Symposium Spotlight: Part 2 of recommended books!

Ending The War: JoAnna M. McDonald focused on leadership moments and lessons at the end of the Civil War.

Part 3 of Garry Adelman’s conversation with Chris Mackowski.

Thursday, April 23:

ECW Ballcaps on sale now!

Ending The War: Sarah Kay Bierle wrote about General Hancock and his negotiations with John Mosby in April 1865.

Part 4 of Garry Adelman’s conversation with Chris Mackowski.

Friday, April 24:

Ending The War: Sarah Kay Bierle posted about General Hancock and his role in Mary Surratt’s execution.

Civil War Fantasy Draft with American Battlefield Trust!

ECW Weekender: A photo collection from spring hiking at Spotsylvania Battlefield.

Part 5 of Garry Adelman’s conversation with Chris Mackowski.

Saturday, April 25:

Saving History Saturday: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has announced restoration and preservation awards for 2020.

Derek Maxfield shares about writing his first book, Hellmira.

Part 6 of Garry Adelman’s conversation with Chris Mackowski.

Sunday, April 26:

Ending The War: Concluding the series with a list of the posts over the last three weeks.