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Saving History Saturday: Marking Pittenger’s Grave

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

Remember William Pittenger? He was one of the Andrews’ Raiders who plunged into Georgia in April 1862 to steal a locomotive called “The General” and create havoc behind the Union lines. Unlike some of his comrades, Pittenger survived the raid … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Madison Cemetery Tour (Virtual)

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

This year Wisconsin Veteran Museum presents its 22nd Talking Spirits Cemetery Tour. In past years, the way to experience these stories was through an in-person exploration of the Madison’s Forest Hill Cemetery. But…now you can enter the graveyard and see … Continue reading →

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