Tag Archives: cemeteries

Weekly Whitman: “Camps of Green”

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Meg Groeling

I watched the arrival of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who returned from Afghanistan to America in metal containers. President Biden had his hand over his heart, and those in uniform saluted. Dead is still dead, no matter how efficient … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Erie History, Lost and Found

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Terry Rensel

I recently made a road trip to Pennsylvania to look in on family and friends, as I needed to check in on a few things in person. Since I was going to be in Erie, I decided to spend part … Continue reading →

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Elation and Frustration: Rescuing Mexican War and Civil War Graves

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Frank Jastrzembski

I established Shrouded Veterans in September 2019 to rescue as many neglected graves of Mexican War and Civil War veterans as I possibly could. The idea to start this organization surfaced when I realized how many of these soldiers are … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 5/25-5/31/20

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

It’s Memorial Day and a day many of us traditionally visit cemeteries to leave flags, flowers, or just pause to remember… Is there a Civil War cemetery that has special meaning to you? Which one and why?

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Emerging Scholar Ashley Towle

Posted on April 20, 2019 by ECW Guest Post

As part of our partnership with the American Civil War Museum in Richmond and Civil War Monitor, we’re pleased to introduce the next of our “Emerging Scholars,” Ashley Towle. Ashley will be presenting her work at the museum’s Grand Opening May 4. A Tale … Continue reading →

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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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