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ECW Weekender: Museum at Gateway Arch

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

The St. Louis Arch is an iconic monument and symbol in the United States, a celebration of frontiers, vision, and courage. But as I entered the museum (which is located underground, below the arch itself), I wondered what type of … Continue reading →

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Deerskin and Eagle Buttons: Ely Parker and his Two Worlds

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Kevin Pawlak

The roar of the waterfall drowned out any noise of the crying child cuddled in his mother’s arms. He was born in a simple log cabin built to overlook the falls of Tonawanda Creek on the Tonawanda Seneca reservation. Within … Continue reading →

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Company K, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters at Spotsylvania

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Last Sunday, I went walking along Burnside Drive in Spotsylvania National Battlefield. I started at the Michigan Marker and one of the regiments listed there was the main reason I came to this location to walk and think about Native … Continue reading →

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Native Americans & The Civil War

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

November is Native American Heritage Month. Across the United States, many historical museums, research libraries, and organizations take this opportunity to highlight the culture and experiences of Native Americans in a particular region or era of history. Looking through the … Continue reading →

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The Abolition of Debt Peonage Slavery in New Mexico Territory, Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author Ray Shortridge Red, white, and blue Texas Lone Star battle flags rippled in the sharp autumn wind as the Fourth Texas Mounted Infantry trotted west from San Antonio on October 23, 1861.[1] A few weeks … Continue reading →

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Historic Pianos and Music – Postscript

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

There’s one more story about music and a piano in Mrs. Hancock’s book. It’s not quite clear when this event took place, but since she references President Pierce, it probably happened in Missouri when Winfield Hancock was still a captain. … Continue reading →

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