Tag Archives: religion

Question of the Week: 4/17-4/23/17

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

After the recent celebrations of Passover, Holy Week, and Easter… In your opinion, how did religious institutions/organizations positively and negatively affect the war?

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Petersburg’s Second Presbyterian Church and the Christmas of 1864

Posted on December 8, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome guest author Mike Wright. The Christmas season of 1864 at Petersburg would never be forgotten by the soldiers who manned the trenches or the citizens of the town, including the members at Second … Continue reading →

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Indemnity in Black and White: A Look At Post-War Restitution

Posted on November 1, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome back guest author Michael Aubrecht Many of the churches involved in the Battle of Fredericksburg submitted itemized claims to the court of the United States government as a petition to recover the cost … Continue reading →

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