Tag Archives: Galveston

Granger’s Juneteenth Orders and the Limiting of Freedom

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Edward S. Alexander

Juneteenth is recognized as the symbolic end of slavery in the United States. Galveston, Texas, held out as a Confederate stronghold after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Once occupied by Union forces, Major General Gordon Granger established his headquarters … Continue reading →

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Some Context from Donelson for the 150th’s Surrender Season

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

With the Sesquicentennial’s surrender season nearly upon us, this week presents a good opportunity for us to give upcoming events some context—for it was this week in 1862 that Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of Confederates defending Fort Donelson. … Continue reading →

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A Little Southeast Texas History

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Phill Greenwalt

The past weekend, my wife and I made a trip down to Houston to visit a good friend. Knowing that I was a history buff—or nerd (but I like the term “buff” better)—we made plans to head out to San … Continue reading →

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