Tag Archives: cemeteries

Bivouacs of the Dead

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Chris Kolakowski

When touring battlefields on my own or leading a group, I always try and stop by the cemeteries that are there – both to meet the men but also to reflect on the events. I try to do this whether … Continue reading →

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Defenders of the Flag

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Chris Mackowski
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Thinking About Historic Graveyards

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Okay…historical confession time: I like historic graveyards. To me, it’s special to wander around a cemetery, finding the graves of Civil War generals, officers, soldiers, and civilians that I’ve studied. Some folks find that a little freaky, morbid, weird, or … Continue reading →

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“Every tombstone is a biography”

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Emerging Civil War

We are pleased to welcome guest author Betsy Dinger to Emerging Civil War. After obtaining her BS in History from Frostburg State University in Maryland, Betsy began her National Park Service career in 1988 working at Shenandoah NP, Valley Forge NHP … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Remember?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Chris Mackowski
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