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The Tale of a Troublesome Harp, According to Henry K. Douglas
I’ve got a broken string on my harp. Not a big deal. I’ll get it changed and hopefully in tune before choir practice tomorrow. And how is this related to history? Well…I’ve a story for you. About broken harp strings. … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian
Tagged Civil War music, Colonel Harry Gilmore, harp, Henry Kyd Douglas
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July 4, 1864: “From 10,000 to 20,000 voices…singing, The Star Spangled Banner”
Many of the Union soldiers captured at the Battle of New Market were eventually sent to the infamous Confederate stockade known as Andersonville. I’ve been reading some accounts of soldiers who were there and came across this account of Fourth … Continue reading
“Do You Remember, When We Last Did Meet?”
We like to spotlight the courageous “women who went to the field,” advocated for equality, influenced politics, marched to the battlefields, or did other unique and trailblazing things. While those exceptional women certainly deserve to be remembered and memorialized, I’ve … Continue reading
Historic Pianos and Music – Postscript
There’s one more story about music and a piano in Mrs. Hancock’s book. It’s not quite clear when this event took place, but since she references President Pierce, it probably happened in Missouri when Winfield Hancock was still a captain. … Continue reading
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Tagged Almira Russell Hancock, Civil War music, native americans, piano, Winfield Scott Hancock
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Podcast Additional Resources: “Civil War Music”
Last week we released an episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast about Civil War music! Have you listened to it yet via Patreon? We thought it would be helpful to share some of the blog posts from the archives … Continue reading
Posted in Podcast
Tagged Civil War music, ECW archives, ECW Podcast, from the archives, podcast resources
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ECW Podcast “Civil War Music” Is Now Available
Our first podcast for October appeared this morning on Patreon. In this episode, the Emerging Civil War Podcast isn’t just whistling Dixie—we’re looking at all sorts of Civil War music. Join Chris Mackowski, Dan Davis, and Dan Welch for a discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Podcast
Tagged Civil War music, ECW Podcast, emerging civil war podcast, podcast
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1860’s Politics: Confederate Political Songs?
The North had many political songs for candidate praise and candidate bashing. What about the South? Did the Confederacy write music about their political leaders? The short answer: yes and no. Here’s the longer answer:
1860’s Politics: Songs For The Campaign Trail
During the past few weeks, we’ve noted some similarities between political campaigns in the 1860’s and the modern era. We’ve learned that mudslinging and “creative insults” aren’t new. We’ve reminded ourselves that Americans are opinionated. There’s one aspect of 1860’s politics … Continue reading
A History of Civil War Drummer Boys (Part 1)
Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome guest author Michael Aubrecht Throughout the history of warfare musicians have always played an important role on the battlefield. Military music has served many purposes including marching cadences, bugle calls and funeral dirges. … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Personalities
Tagged 54th Massachusetts, Alexander H. Johnson, Children, Civil War music, Drummer Boy, Drums, Johnny Clem, music
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