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ECW Weekender: Maryland Heights Overlook (Harpers Ferry, WV)
With cooler weather and autumn foliage on the way, it might be a good time to break-out your hiking boots, if you like to explore history in the great outdoors. How about a hike to see this view?
Read more...ECW Weekender: Carl’s Frozen Custard
“Have you been to Carl’s yet?” Caroline Davis asked me, as we were waiting for the next presentation to begin. “You know about Carl’s, right?” I nodded. I’d visited the Fredericksburg area on my first East Coast trip, and a family friend had told us about Carl’s Frozen Custard. It was definitely on my list […]
Read more...2016-17 ECW Speakers Bureau Now Available
The 2016-2017 Emerging Civil War Speakers Bureau brochure is now available. You can download it by clicking here or by checking out the “Speakers” tab under out main menu. If your roundtable, historical society, library, or other group is looking for a speaker, wait until you see what we have to offer! We’ve had several folks […]
Read more...Smile and Say “ECW”!
And this wasn’t even all of us…. Our thanks to photographer Emmy Kolbe, who captured this group shot of us on the steps of the Riddick House at the Third Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge last weekend.
Read more...The Future of Civil War History: A Look Ahead and a Recap
In June, we riffed on the topic of “The Future of Civil War History,” inspired by that month’s issue of the journal Civil War History. As part of the series, we promised you a conversation with Civil War Times editor Dana Shoaf. Perhaps you’ve wondered where that is. Mea culpa! Dana and I actually had […]
Read more...Creating Music For A Historical Drama: An Interview With Dane B. Frazier
Have you ever tried to watch a movie that has no soundtrack? Plots and conflicts may be perfect and paired with dialogue that is realistic, but the film will probably lack the emotional context. Music has a way playing with human emotions, giving us a sense of thrill, satisfaction, or sadness. It sets the mood […]
Read more...Question of the Week: 6/13-6/19/16
From Sarah Kay Bierle: Though often overshadowed by their commanders, staff officers played an important role. Who’s your favorite staff officer? Why?
Read more...Question of the Week: 6/6-6/12/16
From Sarah Kay Bierle: If you could meet a civilian from the war era, who would it be? (Remember political leaders often fall into the civilian category too.)
Read more...Gazette665’s After-Action Conference Report (West Coast)
Perhaps in the last few months, you’ve seen the announcements regarding a new Civil War History Conference in Southern California? The event took place yesterday (Saturday, June 4th) and was attended by about 60 people who enjoyed it with positive enthusiasm. Hosted by Gazette665 and coordinated by Sarah Kay Bierle (ECW member), the conference focused on the first […]
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