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Category Archives: Civilian
“Dedicated to the Study of Women’s Roles in the Civil War” — An Interview with Janet Whaley
ECW Editor Sarah Kay Bierle had a chance to ask some questions to Janet Whaley, a board Member at the Society for Women and The Civil War. We’re pleased to share their conversation. Q: Can you tell us a little … Continue reading
On This Day: Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Did you know…? On June 5, 1851, the first installation of Uncle Tom’s Cabin appeared in The National Era – an abolitionist paper. The story would run for forty installation, and in 1852, it was published in book form. Harriet … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Material Culture, Slavery
Tagged Abolition, Harriet Beecher Stowe, novels, Uncle Tom's Cabin
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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
The Fox House at the North Anna River
On May 23, 1864–155 years ago today–Robert E. Lee sat on the porch of Rev. Thomas Fox’s home, drinking a glass of buttermilk, when Federals appeared on the north bank of the North Anna River a half a mile to … Continue reading
For Mother’s Day: “If All That Has Been Said”
President Lincoln made some remarks at the Patent Office Fair in Washington City, an event had been organized to raise funds for the Union war effort and support the work of the U.S. Christian Commission. Mrs. Lincoln and Robert also … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Holidays, Lincoln
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln quote, civilian women, Mothers Day
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Maine at War: April 2019
Here’s what Brian Swartz was up to on his great blog, Maine At War, in the month of April (check it out!): April 3, 2019 Georgia plantation wife from Maine, part 1 Raised in Bowdoinham, Maine, Dolly Lunt followed her … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier
Tagged Brian Swartz, Dolly Lunt Burge, Maine at War, Maine at War April 2019
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Emerging Scholar Ben Davidson
As part of our partnership with the American Civil War Museum in Richmond and Civil War Monitor, we’re pleased to introduce the next of our “Emerging Scholars,” Ben Davidson. Ben will be presenting his work at the museum’s Grand Opening May 4. In 1864, … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier, Memory, Reconstruction
Tagged American Civil War Museum, Ben Davidson, Children, Emerging Scholars, George Tillotson, Georgiana Tillotson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Little Women, Louiisa May Alcott, Nelly's Hospital, Our Young Folks, Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Easter “Outside My Window”
LeRoy Wiley Gresham’s diary offers remarkable insight to an invalid’s life, the reporting of news on the homefront, culture and literature, and medical practices. The Georgian teenager found himself suffering from a cruel disease that racked his body and worsened … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Holidays, Primary Sources
Tagged diary, Easter, LeRoy Wiley Gresham, Primary Sources
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Huzzah! …And The War Came to the Yankees, Part 1
Despite the messages, threats, and concerns, brave little Fort Sumter held on. The waters were cold, the food was minimal, and information even more scarce than the food. Major Robert Anderson, garrison commander, had moved his group of Army regulars … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Civilian, Common Soldier
Tagged 11th NY Fire Zouaves, 1861, Elmer Ellsworth, Fort Sumter, Northern recruiting, the-war-came-series, Walt Whitman
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