Tag Archives: Civil War music

Question of the Week: 10/10-10/16/22

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Emerging Civil War

It’s been a while since we’ve revisited this question… What’s your favorite Civil War era song?

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ECW Weekender: History at Sunset at FredSpot

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Emerging Civil War

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park has brought back its popular “History at Sunset” programs for the late summer and early fall. Unlike in past years, the programs are NOT all on Friday evenings. Also, they’ll run bi-weekly instead of … Continue reading →

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On The March Through Some Civil War Lyrics

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Sarah Kay Bierle

A quick survey of the music and lyrics in Irwin Silber’s book Songs of the Civil War reveals some interesting details about “marching” in Civil War culture. The following notes are not intended to be a comprehensive study, but rather … Continue reading →

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What do Ukraine and the Union Army Have in Common?

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Meg Groeling

We’ve all seen them–the images pouring out of our TVs and computers of the Ukrainian refugees heading toward who-knows-where, carrying armfuls of cats. It seems as if Ukraine is an entire country of cat people! And well-behaved felines, too. I … Continue reading →

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Civil War Song Pulls the Heart’s Strings

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Derek Maxfield

You know your Civil War library is significant when you are browsing for something and come across an item or items you had completely forgotten about. Such was the case when I stumbled upon a two-volume set – The Union … Continue reading →

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Reflections of a Civil War Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Sheritta Bitikofer

Earlier this week, I was wrapping what few presents we planned to give this year to our friends and family. I always have music playing in the background while I work, mostly to fill the silence. On shuffle, my playlist … Continue reading →

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Under Fire: Just Before the Battle Mother?

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

While the majority of Civil War soldiers bravely stood their first experiences under fire, there were always those few looking for a quick retreat. A musical parody on the solemn tune “Just Before the Battle, Mother” poked threatening fun at … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 10/4-10/10/21

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

It’s been a while since we’ve done this question… What’s your favorite Civil War era song?  

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Question of the Week: 6/22-6/28/20

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

It’s been a while since we’ve asked this question… What’s your favorite Civil War era song?

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Ending The War: The Bonnie White Flag

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Most Civil War buffs are familiar with the secession song The Bonnie Blue Flag. However, but 1864, at least one Confederate officer held prisoner at Camp Chase had different sentiments; perhaps surrender offered a better choice? His poetry—The Bonnie White … Continue reading →

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