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Week In Review
Monday, July 26: Question of the Week highlighted historic maps. Sarah Kay Bierle posted about General Griffin’s forward scouting at Chancellorsville. Patrick Young from The Reconstruction Era Blog shared about USCT’s service after the war ended.
Read more...Week In Review: July 18-25, 2021
Three new books on the ECW shelves this week and lots of history connected to the Battle of Bull Run/Manassas… Sunday, July 18: In the evening, a new podcast episode released: The Civil War Summer of ’63 Monday, July 19: Question of the Week looked at important moments at Bull Run/Manassas. Guest author Chris Bryan […]
Read more...Week In Review: July 12-18, 2021
It’s time for Week in Review… Monday, July 12: Question of the Week asked about summer reading… Bert Dunkerly reviewed The Civil War Memoir of a Boy from Baltimore.
Read more...Week In Review: July 4-11, 2021
Sunday, July 4: In the evening, Derek Maxfield posted Sherman’s huzzah and response to the Vicksburg surrender. Monday, July 5: Question of the Week pondered what we would ask Lincoln if we could chat with him? Guest author Francesca Costa wrote about Auntie Kearney’s Tavern in New Jersey.
Read more...Week In Review: June 27-July 4, 2021
Sunday, June 27: In the evening, Edward Alexander posted about the 10th New York fighting at Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor. Monday, June 28: Question of the Week highlighted decisive moments in the Gettysburg Campaign. Chris Heisey shared a photograph and a little history about Meade taking command. Guest author Daniel A. Masters wrote about […]
Read more...Week In Review: June 20-27, 2021
We hope you’ve had a good summer week. It’s been busy as usual on the blog with lots of historical writing and thoughts… Sunday, June 20: In the evening, Sarah Kay Bierle posted excerpts from Henry L. Abbott’s letters to his “governor” for Father’s Day. Monday, June 21: Question of the Week asked about your […]
Read more...Week In Review: June 13-20, 2021
Another full week of historical content! Recruiting regiments, Overland Campaign, Battles of Petersburg, battlefield tours, Juneteenth, and more… Sunday, June 13: In the evening, Nathan Provost posted Part IV of his Comprehensive View of the Overland Campaign. Monday, June 14: Question of the Week highlighted nicknames of Civil War leaders.
Read more...Symposium Spotlight: Books, Books, Books – Part 2
This week our Symposium Spotlight will get you excited about a summer reading list. In part two of this series, our presenters have suggested works that will get you prepared for this year’s theme “Fallen Leaders of the Civil War.” Let us know in the comments if you have read any of these, recommend any, […]
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