Category Archives: Preservation

The Mosby Heritage Area Association

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

For Kevin Pawlak, history is a story. And much like tales of princesses and knights, he said historic accounts have the ability to impassion people, too. Pawlak, education specialist for the Mosby Heritage Area Association, said the organization focuses on … Continue reading →

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“A Twitter Feed” of the Civil War–What Historians Really Do, Part 2

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

Sometimes things just fall into our laps, and sometimes we have to break down walls just for the chance to be turned away.  This opportunity is one of the former, and a beautiful opportunity it is!

Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Campaigns, Civil War in Pop Culture, Emerging Civil War, Internet, Websites & Blogs, Leadership--Federal, Lincoln, Personalities, Preservation | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

ECW Weekender: Judah P. Benjamin at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, Florida

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

Tucked away, approximately 40 miles south of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, is the last surviving plantation house in South Florida. Situated near Ellenton, Florida, in May1865, the former Confederate political official found temporary refuge here as he eluded Federal … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 7/25-7/31/16

Posted on July 25, 2016 by

Do you think a fad like “Pokémon Go” is helpful or harmful to historical sites? (“Pokémon Go” is a newly released mobile game where players go looking for Pokémon on their phone, but in real world locations. Many parks and … Continue reading →

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What Historians Really Do–Part 1

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

Elmer Ellsworth. This is the man who has been the focus of my intellectual life for over ten years, although there were times earlier that he was certainly in my sights. Who knows exactly why one person, one battle, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Authors, Civil War Events, Emerging Civil War, Emerging Civil War Series, Leadership--Federal, Memory, Personalities, Preservation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Discovering Your Civil War Past: V

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

Welcome back to our much-delayed next installment of this interactive blog series on researching your Civil War ancestor or individual soldiers of interest.

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Gettysburg: How Did They Get Here?

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

As I sit to compose this post, the importance of this day to Gettysburg history is not lost on me. My fingers quickly produce a cadenced clicking on the keys below them. My view beyond the screen of my laptop … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in New Hope/Dallas

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

It’s a whole lot of fun speaking to audiences of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (yes, we have them down here). Monday night, in New Hope, Georgia, I addressed the Gen. William J. Hardee Camp on the subject of opus meum … Continue reading →

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The Future of Civil War History: Meg Groeling

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

The society and culture that produced the Civil War is nowhere near as simple as military history would have one believe. To cling to these cherished simplicities–battle, campaign, and commander analysis alone–is to do little more than brush the surface … Continue reading →

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The Future of Civil War History: Sam Smith

Posted on June 21, 2016 by

ECW is pleased to welcome back guest author Sam Smith. Not long ago, the battlefields of the Civil War were filled with smoke and blood, frightened civilians and fighting men.  Now they stand silent, hallowed by the heroism they have … Continue reading →

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