Tag Archives: Irish Americans

Brown’s Island Victims

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Bert Dunkerly

The worst war-time disaster to strike the Confederate home front occurred on March 13, 1863. An explosion rocked the Confederate Laboratory on Brown’s Island in the James River, in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. My research indicates that ten were … Continue reading →

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Green Flags: “There was a certain magic in the light of this old symbol”

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and for years I’ve had a historical love for the green flags carried by Irish American soldiers of Civil War. I think it started when I was about nine and discovered my first book of … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm Patriots: Examining the Pension Files of Late-War Recruits in One Union Regiment

Posted on August 7, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author Nathan Marzoli On a cold December morning in 1863, John Prescott of the 12th New Hampshire was awakened by “a strange noise” outside of his tent on the sandy shores of Point Lookout, Maryland. Pulling on … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Historical Person: Thomas Francis Galwey

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Daniel Welch

When asked the question about someone from the time period of the American Civil War that I admire most, I must admit it was daunting to pick just one individual. It would be easy to pick one a Grant, Lee, … Continue reading →

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Thinking About The Irish Brigade At Antietam

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, a day many folks find something from Ireland to enjoy. I have two traditions on the unofficial holiday: wear a little green and remember the Irish-American contributions during the Civil War. Last year, I wrote … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 3/13-3/19/17

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this week, we thought it’d be a good time to ask… Do you have a favorite Irish-American regiment, commander, or soldier from the Civil War?

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Gone For A Soldier: Journeys of Irish American Music & Patriotism

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

The journey of Irish songs now woven into the collections of traditional American music represents the journeys of the Irish people and how music and a war intertwined to bring the Irish immigrants into a more positive light in 19th … Continue reading →

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