Tag Archives: 21st Wisconsin

Save the Western High-Water Mark

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Chris Kolakowski

The Civil War Trust released its latest appeal today, for 70 acres at Perryville. Here’s the link: http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/perryville/perryville-2016/. (Go ahead, look; I’ll wait.) This is an essential piece of ground for three major reasons.

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Question of the Week: History According To Kenobi

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Chris Kolakowski

The Civil War, like many great historical events, is often approached through a personal lens. People often find an entrée into this big subject by starting with something they can connect to, be it an ancestor, a place, their race, … Continue reading →

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Georgia Professor Falls in the Battle of Perryville

Posted on April 29, 2014 by ECW Guest Post

Today we welcome guest author Stuart W. Sanders. Stuart is the former executive director of the Perryville Battlefield Preservation Association. He is the author of three books, including Perryville Under Fire: The Aftermath of Kentucky’s Largest Civil War Battle and … Continue reading →

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