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Author Archives: Bert Dunkerly
Maggie Walker and how she valued history
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article about African American banker Maggie Walker and her impact on the banking industry. I’m always glad to see her get recognition for her hard work in banking and her leadership in civil … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Personalities, Reconstruction, Slavery
Tagged Maggie Walker, Richmond, Richmond National Battlefield, Wall Street Journal
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Home Libraries: The Franklin Street Library
I love books. I mean really love books. They’re everywhere in my house, in nearly every room. I always loved to read and loved having books, but really got into collecting while in my first Park Service position after graduate … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Authors
Tagged Civil War books, home-libraries, tales-from-the-home-libraries
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Intersections of History at Turner’s Gap
We often find layers of history when we least expect it. Take Turner’s Gap on South Mountain in central Maryland. Most of us know this was the primary gap through the mountains, fought over in September, 1862 as part of … Continue reading
The Louisiana Tigers at Gaines’ Mill
Major Chatham Roberdeau Wheat and the Louisiana Tigers loom large in Civil War history. Such a famous, and ferocious unit, and its commander, met its end outside of Richmond in June, 1862. At six feet, two inches, and weight about … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Common Soldier
Tagged Battle of Gaines Mill, Louisiana Tigers, Roberdeau Wheat
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April Anniversaries
Every April I reflect on the events of 1865. I’ve always been interested in this transitional period as the war ends and Reconstruction begins. Having worked at Appomattox Court House and researched the surrender in North Carolina, it is only … Continue reading
My Most Important History Teacher
I was on the fence about where to go. Two schools had emerged at the top of my list, with good history programs. Then I heard about Chris. She’s the reason I chose St. Vincent College, in Latrobe, PA. Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities
Tagged Dr. Chris Catalfamo, public history, teaching, Women's History Month 2020
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The 44th Mississippi at Stones River: True Courage
In 1861 men from the far reaches of Mississippi were organized into the 1st Mississippi Infantry Battalion, or Blythe’s Battalion. These volunteers came from Calhoun, Clay, and De Soto counties in the north, as well as from Amite County in … Continue reading
Governor Wise’s Response To John Brown’s Raid
When violence broke out at Harper’s Ferry, Henry A. Wise was governor of Virginia. In the aftermath of the raid, Virginians were on edge: fears of slave revolt were everywhere and the feeling grew that the Federal Government could not … Continue reading
Posted in Antebellum South
Tagged Henry Wise, John Brown's Raid, John-Brown-160, John-Browns-Raid-160
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The Eternal Flame of the Confederacy
Today there is not much tangible Civil War history in Atlanta, its battlefields largely paved over and few antebellum buildings surviving the war. Yet Atlanta has something unique: an Eternal Flame of the Confederacy. The term “Eternal Flame” conjures up … Continue reading
The Origins of Memorial Day
Across the country there will be Memorial Day ceremonies today. I recently had the chance to visit two towns that claim the origins of Memorial Day. Last September I was in upstate New York, near Waterloo. Reading up on the … Continue reading
