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Gary Gallagher, ECW, and the Wild West of Civil War Blogging (part one)
I’ve had two experiences recently that have given me pause to consider the relationship between history and blogging—and, by extension, that’s given me the opportunity to reflect on our specific mission here at Emerging Civil War. The first was a column by Gary Gallagher in the June 2012 issue of Civil War Times. The second […]
Read more...Cut Them Some Slack: It’s not the rangers’ fault they have to turn visitors away
The Friday afternoon drizzle that started midway through Pennsylvania turned to a steady rainfall by the time I hit Maryland. Across the Mason-Dixon line and across the Potomac, the rain continued to fall. Autumn should have been in full blaze around me, but the rain dampened the colors the same way it dampened my spirits. […]
Read more...No NPS? No Problem! Fort Tejon State Park Ghost Walk!
The national park closures have turned out to be great for the state park systems. I live in California, and our local news featured several interesting events at our state parks themed for Hallowe’en. California is a big place, and Lebec isn’t exactly in my area, but it is one of the few Civil War […]
Read more...A Sneak Peak at the Upcoming Savas Beatie Author Conclave
by Sarah Keeney Seriously. It all started with a magazine. The IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) (https://www.ibpa-online.org/) monthly magazine is a hot item around the Savas Beatie (http://www.savasbeatie.com/) office. Managing Director Ted Savas sneaks it home when we aren’t looking, forcing me to devour the articles online. In short, it’s a wonderful resource for people […]
Read more...Beyond the 150th: Retreat from Gettysburg: Reflections on the Future, Part II
part of an ongoing series Northeast Florida’s skies remain dark and grey, as heavy rains saturate the ground. Although these conditions stifle any attempt to enjoy the outdoors, they make writing an ideal pursuit. In the last installment I closed with a look toward interpretive possibilities as outlined by conference participants. Although it is difficult […]
Read more...My First Gettysburg Remembrance Day: In Memory to the Civil War Soldiers
On November 19, 2011, I drove to Gettysburg to participate in my first Remembrance Day activities. Gettysburg has been my favorite Civil War battlefield since my first visit as an eight-year-old kid! Every time I visit, it is a special day for me and I see something that I have not seen before. The memories of […]
Read more...Weeks 4 and 5 and Upcoming!
The last few weeks have been great here at Emerging Civil War. We have been trying to bring a diverse look to the Civil War, and thus far, it has worked out well. We have welcomed a number of authors to the ranks: Dr. Mike Stevens, the president of the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust; author and historian […]
Read more...Chancellorsville: Crossroads of Fire—A Review
Chancellorsville: Crossroads of Fire Author: Chris Mackowski Thomas Publications 2011 137 Pages (4 Maps) 2 Appendices When many Civil War enthusiasts think of the battle of Chancellorsville, the first thought that pops to their mind is the wounding of Stonewall Jackson. For many, the battle begins and ends with the daring flank attack and wounding […]
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