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Author Archives: Caroline Davis
My Favorite Historical Person: Antonia Ford
The art of spying is as old as war itself, or so it has been said. While many people when asked who is their favorite figure from the Civil War would immediately think of generals and politicians, I tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal, Personalities
Tagged Antonia Ford, civil war spy, edward stoughton, Edwin Stanton, Fairfax County, favorite17, frankie abel, J.E.B. Stuart, John S. Mosby, joseph willard, lafayette baker, old capital prison, spies, women during the civil war, women spies
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Union Balloon Corps: Part 3
(Part 1 and Part 2 are available for reference.) The Union Balloon Corps received little recognition for its successes, and many in the military Sevens Days Battles considered them nothing more than entertainment. The conclusion of the Seven Days Battles, … Continue reading
Union Balloon Corps: Part 2
After thoroughly impressing President Lincoln with the ability to gather and transmit intelligence from the air, Thaddeus Lowe was granted funding to start producing hot-air balloons for the Union Army. He named the first balloon Union.
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Common Soldier, Personalities
Tagged George McClellan, Simon Cameron, Thaddeus Lowe
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Union Balloon Corps: Part 1
It has been said that the art of spying is as old as war itself. The commanders of yesterday understood, as do our military leaders understand today, that reading and predicting enemy movements is an integral part of battle strategy. … Continue reading
Posted in Common Soldier, Personalities
Tagged Joseph Henry, Thaddeus Lowe, Union Balloon Corps
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A Forgotten Vessel: The USS Alligator
By the spring of 1861 the United States was at war with itself. Both the U.S. Army and Navy had been torn apart as those in service were forced to choose sides. Meanwhile, the newly-formed Union and self-proclaimed Confederacy scrambled … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War, Memory, Navies, Preservation
Tagged Civil War submarine, USS Alligator, USS Sumter
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Past and Present: The CSS Georgia
The ironclad warship was developed during the American Civil War. With its ability to withstand enemy fire, it quickly replaced the wooden ships of wars past. The CSS Georgia, built in 1862, was one such vessel. From its initial design … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Civil War Events, Civilian, Emerging Civil War, Material Culture, Memory, Navies, Preservation
Tagged Alvin N. Miller, CSS Georgia, DOD, Fort Jackson, Georgia, ironclads, Ladies Gunboat Association, Lt. General William J. Hardee, Savannah, underwater archaeology, US Army Corps of Engineers, William T. Sherman
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Being a Civil War Intern: Living History Weekends
I often have daydreams of working on a Civil War battlefield. In my imagination, I am bedecked in the prestigious green and grey. In reality, things are a little different. While I did have the opportunity to participate in two … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War
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Being a Civil War Intern: Writing Tours
Of the many challenges one faces as a National Park Battlefield intern, preparing and delivering tours is certainly the most daunting. The process involves research, lots of writing, and finally the presentation. I would have thought that by now – … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War
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Being a Civil War Intern
The first week of any job can be a difficult, especially for an intern. Thankfully my first week at Stones River went smoothly … except for one or two challenges. The internship program at Stones River is enjoyably different from … Continue reading
Being A Civil War Intern: An Introduction
Over the past four years I have been blessed with many opportunities to work with the National Park Service. I spent two summers as an intern in Fredericksburg, VA and another two at George Washington Birthplace. And though I will … Continue reading
