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My ECW Story: Dan Welch
For this month’s installment of our new My ECW Story series we have Dan ‘Van Zant’ Welch. You can find Dan in the classroom in the tundra of Northeast Ohio, or hashing history on the fields of Gettysburg. His work ethic is second to none, and he’s often the proverbial tide lifting our little ECW […]
Read more...Week In Review: May 10-16, 2021
Western Theater takes the spotlight this week… Check out the variety of posts shared in the last seven days on the ECW blog. Monday, May 10: Question of the Week asked about famous last words. Chris Mackowski wrote about Grant’s advance into Mississippi and the response from the citizens of Jackson.
Read more...ECW Weekender: New Market Battle Anniversary Tours 2021
I’ve answered the question a few times now on Zoom meetings: “What’s happening for the Battle of New Market anniversary?” Well, good news for events in the town of New Market! Both SVBF and the Virginia Museum of the Civil War are hosting special programs. View the film “Field of Lost Shoes” at the Virginia […]
Read more...Week In Review: May 2-9, 2021
Battle and campaign anniversaries, new archaeology discovery, discussions about Lee and Jackson, and more… Sunday, May 2: Take a video tour of Jackson’s Flank March at Chancellorsville on the anniversary. Here’s the conclusion of the series with Dr. Curt Fields about studying and portraying Ulysses S. Grant. Monday, May 3: Question of the Week highlighted […]
Read more...Week In Review: April 19-25, 2021
Wrapping up the “On The Eve Of War” Series and starting “My ECW Story” Series! Then, look for history about David Wilmot, letters and primary source observations, details from Antietam, and mental health crises among Union field officers. Lots to explore on the blog from this week! Monday, April 19: Question of the Week: Revolutionary […]
Read more...Week In Review: April 12-18-2021
Continuing with the series On The Eve Of War, exploring Fort Sumter, the release of a new book, and much more on the blog this week… Monday, April 12: Question of the Week talked about visiting Charleston, South Carolina. On The Eve Of War: New Orleans, Louisiana (Sean Michael Chick)
Read more...Week In Review: April 5-11, 2021
Battle of Shiloh anniversary, taking a closer look at different places “on the eve of war,” new (free podcast), and more to explore from this last week on the ECW blog… Monday, April 5: Question of the Week spotlighting conflicts at state borders. Guest author Sherrita Bitikofer shared about the journey of research.
Read more...Week In Review: March 29-April 4, 2021
This week we launched a new blog series—”This Location: On The Eve Of War”—and you’ll also find a book review, articles from guest authors, April Fools, and more… Monday, March 29: Question of the Week focused on resupplying efforts for Fort Sumter.
Read more...Week In Review: March 22-28, 2021
Interviews for Women’s History Month, an account from Wilson’s Creek, Zouaves at Antietam, a live cannonball, and more… Monday, March 22: Question of the Week highlighted Civil War era politicians. Sarah Kay Bierle posted some accounts about generals and gardening. There’s a new video interview as some of the women at ECW chat about Civil […]
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