Tag Archives: Knoxville

ECW Weekender: Museum of East Tennessee History

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Tennessee has a unique Civil War history. Similar to Virginia, it was a divided state; however, unlike West Virginia which split off in 1863, East Tennessee stayed stuck with the Confederacy until Federal armies secured the state. East Tennessee experienced … Continue reading →

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My Bridge: Moving Beyond Virginia

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

No, it’s not literally my bridge, but this structure – which I’ve yet to see on location – has become a symbol and inspiration. I’ll try to explain…

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The Season of Battles: Perspectives on the 1863 Campaigns

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Chris Kolakowski

This year marks the 150th Anniversaries of some of the Civil War’s most iconic engagements. The sesquicentennial of Chancellorsville and Stonewall Jackson’s death has just passed, while the Vicksburg and Gettysburg commemorations are in the future, followed by Chickamauga. Yet … Continue reading →

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Eastern Theater versus Western Theater: Where the Civil War Was Won and Lost: Part Five

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Kristopher D. White

Part five in a series. This series was put together from one of my extended graduate school research papers. The sources used were the current research between 2007-2008, obviously the historiography of the Civil War expands on a monthly basis, … Continue reading →

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