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Happy Presidents’ Day 2017!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday, celebrating favorite presidents in American history! Looking for some articles about Washington and Lincoln?
Posted in Emerging Civil War, Holidays, Politics
Tagged George Washington, Lincoln, politics, presidents, presidents day
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George Washington, “that cold, austere” hero
As the Army of the Potomac crept out of its defenses at Centreville following the battle of Bristoe Station, part of the army passed “not far from Mt. Vernon,” the home of George Washington. Northerners and Southerners alike laid claim to … Continue reading
Posted in Common Soldier, Personalities, Ties to the War
Tagged 17th Maine, Bristoe Station Campaign, George Washington, John Haley, Mt. Vernon
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Book Review: “Seizing Destiny: The Army of the Potomac’s ‘Valley Forge’ and the Civil War Winter that Saved the Union”.
After the Federal disaster at Fredericksburg in December, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln moaned, “If there is a place worse than hell, I am in it.” The Union war effort, at least in the east, had been met repeatedly with setbacks, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Books & Authors
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Albert Z. Conner Jr, Ambrose Burnside, Army of the Potomac, Chancellorsville, Chris Mackowski, Fredericksburg, George Washington, Gettysburg, Joseph Hooker, Rufus Dawes, Seizing Destiny: The Army of the Potomac’s “Valley Forge” and the Civil War Winter that Saved the Union., Valley Forge
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The Valley Forge Winter for the Army of the Potomac
To commemorate Washington’s Birthday today, Emerging Civil War is pleased to present an excerpt from the forthcoming book Seizing Destiny: The Army of the Potomac’s ‘Valley Forge’ and the Civil War Winter that Saved the Union by Albert Conner, Jr., … Continue reading
When “Question of the Week” Goes Off the Rails
Here at ECW we are a fairly congenial group. Our fearless leader (although he selflessly claims we all lead) Chris Mackowski has a wry sense of humor, and we all have a quirk or two. Most historians do. After all, … Continue reading
A Change on the Horizon…
You can almost feel the cold weather from just looking at the painting. With the snow on the ground, and white specks of wintry mix falling in the distance, one almost wants to say “brrr.” With rags wrapped around feet, heads … Continue reading
Robert “King” Carter and the Father of our Country – Connecting the Dots of History
A lot of understanding history is understanding connections. Making relevant connections and interpreting those connections to people. Recently I played a part in curating a new exhibit at the Manassas Museum. This exhibit “A Virginia Aristocracy: The Carters of Virginia” … Continue reading
“Potentially Momentous”
Last week, Michael Harris wrote about the Battle of Brandywine and in his conclusion mentioned his excellent history on this important battle in the American Revolution. While reading his work, I came across the account of Captain Patrick Ferguson. … Continue reading
ERW Weekender: The Brandywine Battlefield: A History & Visiting the Field
Emerging Revolutionary War and Revolutionary War Wednesday is pleased to welcome guest historian and author Michael C. Harris this week. The Battle of Brandywine was fought on September 11, 1777. Visiting the battlefield to commemorate what took place there … Continue reading
Posted in Arms & Armaments, Battlefields & Historic Places, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1777, Battle of Brandywine, Brandywine, Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, George Washington, John Chads House, Marquis de Lafayette, Michael C. Harris, National Historic Landmark, Savas Beatie LLC, September 11
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Mercer’s Grenadier Militia
This is part two in the series by guest historian Drew Gruber. For part one, click here. On the morning of October 3, 1781, British Colonels Tarleton and Thomas Dundas led another expedition north towards Gloucester Courthouse and away from … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Civilian, Common Soldier, Memory, Monuments, Revolutionary War
Tagged American Revolution, Americans, Banastre Tarleton, British, British Legion, Continental, Dragoons, Duc de Luzun, French, George Washington, German Jaegers, Gloucester Militia, Gloucester Point, Johann Ewald, Mercer's Corps, Mercer's Grenadiers, Queen Rangers, Revolutionary War, Seawell's Ordinary, Simcoe's Queen Rangers, Virginia, Virginia militia, Welsh Fusiliers
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