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Tag Archives: Civil War Christmas
Opossum for Christmas Dinner?
Arthur J. Robinson of Company E, 33rd Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, had a unique Christmas Dinner in 1863, and in 1913 the veteran published his account in verse form. When he wrote the account, only two veterans survived from the eight … Continue reading
Question of the Week: 12/21-12/27/20
Do you have a favorite account of a Civil War soldier at Christmas, New Years, or another winter’s holiday?
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ECW Weekender: Virtual Civil War Christmas
The weekender arrives a bit early on this wintry Friday since you might want to check out the details or mark you calendar for some upcoming virtual experiences with Civil War Christmas themes or locations. Stay safe and have fun … Continue reading
Christmas In Winchester, Part 2
Continued from Part 1, which details the Civil War Christmas Winchester civilians always seemed to look back on with fond memories… By Christmas 1862, “Stonewall” Jackson had left the Shenandoah Valley for the final time. The general that Winchester adopted … Continue reading
Christmas In Winchester, Part 1
Christmas 1861. The effects of the Civil War were already felt in Winchester, Virginia—a city poised at the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley. Men had been recruited from the city and surrounding area and many served in a company … Continue reading
Question of the Week: 12/23-12/29/19
What’s your favorite Civil War Christmas song, account, or quote?
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Coffee For Christmas
Christmas 1864 found Confederate soldiers with little to celebrate. The war that so many had said would last just 90 days now reached it fourth winter with a gloomy outlook for their cause. But still, stories of brief holiday moments … Continue reading
ECW Weekender: Historic Holiday Events In Prince William County
What historic sites in your area are hosting Civil War Christmas Events? We’d love to hear about them in the comments. Our friends in Prince William County are hosting Civil War Christmas Events at two of their historic sites. Check … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War Christmas, ECW Weekender, Prince William County, Weekender
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The Arrival of a Christmas Box in Camp
The Knox boys in the 30th Virginia Regiment spent the final ten months of the Civil War in the trenches of the Howlett Line. This line of Confederate defenses spanned the Bermuda Hundred area, and the soldiers here spent days … Continue reading
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Tagged 30th Virginia, Civil War Christmas, Knox Family
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