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Under Fire: Just Before the Battle Mother?
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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Tagged Civil War music, First-Experiences-Under-Fire, Under-Fire
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Question of the Week: 10/4-10/10/21
It’s been a while since we’ve done this question… What’s your favorite Civil War era song?
Question of the Week: 6/22-6/28/20
It’s been a while since we’ve asked this question… What’s your favorite Civil War era song?
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Tagged Civil War music, civil war songs, Question of the Week
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Ending The War: The Bonnie White Flag
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
Common Soldiers Writing Song: “Oh, How Do You Like The Army?”
I’ve been reading through some Civil War songs and poetry, looking for something suitable for Women’s History Month that I haven’t shared before. Though I’ve found some splendid pieces, they are rather sad and fully of sensibility and 19th Century … Continue reading
CW & Pop Culture: The Gettysburg Soundtrack
Gettysburg had become an obsession. My first trip there had captured my imagination. At the tender age of five, my parents, with a push primarily from my father, had arranged what became the first of many yearly family trips to … Continue reading
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
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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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