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ECW Weekender: Texas Civil War Museum – The Largest Civil War Museum West of the Mississippi

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Sheritta Bitikofer

“Everything is bigger in Texas,” so the saying goes. In terms of history, that holds true in some respects. Though there were few engagements on Texan soil during the Civil War, many soldiers traveled far from home to serve in … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Receives Travelers’ Choice Award

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Sharing an original press release received via email this week about exciting news for a museum that has been working to preserve, share, and interpret the history of the Underground Railroad in New York, near the border with Canada.  The … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Sultana Museum Receives A New Grant & Future

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

There’s interesting preservation news from Marion, Arkansas! The Sultana Historical Preservation Society learned that the Union Pacific Railroad Board has approved a $10,000 grant which would allow the preservation society to undertake renovations and create a new home for the … Continue reading →

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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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Preservation News: 2019 to Bring New Civil War Museum Exhibits

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

So far, 2019 is set to be a great year for new Civil War museum exhibits. Featuring priceless artifacts and new interpretations, museums across the country – from California to North Carolina – are taking part in commemorating and preserving … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Paige Gibbons Backus

While home for the holidays in Wisconsin, I always try to do something historic like visit a museum, explore a city, or go to a brewery. This year, with the World War I centennial and the newly released documentary, They … Continue reading →

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