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Category Archives: Reconstruction
Do We Still Care About The Civil War: Sarah Kay Bierle
The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. Anyone notice the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Reconstruction, Ties to the War
Tagged Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Do-We-Still-Care series, Donald Trump, impeachment, Richard Nixon
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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: Paige Gibbons Backus
The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. Do we still … Continue reading
Posted in Medical, Reconstruction, Ties to the War
Tagged Do-We-Still-Care series, education
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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: Dwight Hughes
The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. The Civil War … Continue reading
Yellow Fever and Reconciliation
Among the historical memories that still haunt New Orleans are those of the Yellow Fever outbreaks of the 1800s. As a descendant of Irishmen, who suffered disproportionately from the disease, I heard my grandmother speak of the last few outbreaks … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Medical, Reconstruction
Tagged Beauregard, illness, John Bell Hood, New Orleans, Reconstruction, yellow fever
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The Significance of June 19 in the Civil War Era—and Beyond
Amidst seemingly constant reminders that genuine equality for all in the United States remains elusive, it is worth remembering that today, June 19, has repeatedly been a momentous one for the cause of American freedom—particularly with regard to race. While … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Politics, Reconstruction, Slavery
Tagged African American History, black history, emancipation, Juneteenth
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A Saintly Civil War Veteran: Brother Joseph Dutton
By the age of 40, former Union lieutenant Ira Barnes Dutton felt disgusted with how he had spent most of his twenties and thirties in sin. To atone for these misdeeds, he decided to devote his remaining years to helping … Continue reading
Kill General Lee: A Yankee Officer Opposes Reconciliation
We’ve all heard the simplified story. Confederate veterans roll up their battle flags at Appomattox and Robert E. Lee charges them with being good citizens as they return to the United States. Impressed by this act of good faith and … Continue reading
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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Emerging Scholar Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders
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,” Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders. Ashleigh will be presenting her work at the museum’s Grand Opening May 4. While current … Continue reading
Posted in Memory, Reconstruction, Slavery
Tagged American Civil War Museum, Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders, Emerging Scholars
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Emerging Scholar Heath Anderson
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,” Heath Anderson. Heath will be presenting his work at the museum’s Grand Opening May 4. Selectively Remembered: … Continue reading
