Tag Archives: Sarah Kay Bierle

Hoopskirts, Hard Work, & Dreams: Reflections on a Woman’s Past & Future

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

The woman walked through the children’s section of the library, her stiff layered petticoats rustling. Her blue calico dress brushed the tops of her boots or hung unevenly toward the ground. Her apron and knitted wrap added layered warmth without … Continue reading →

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ECW Podcast “Celebrating Women’s History Month” Is Now Available

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Looking for some recommended sources or wondering why we’ve voted these diaries among the best from the Civil War homefronts? Curious to learn about ECW managing editor’s thoughts on how military and civilian history fit together? In the new podcast, … Continue reading →

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2018 Year in Review: #1

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We’ve reached #1—our most-read post from 2018! 1) Equestrian casualties at Gettysburg by Sarah Kay Bierle (July 11, 2018) “At Gettysburg, the dead and injured horses and mules covered the landscape – left unburied and untreated longer than the soldiers,” … Continue reading →

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“Cadet Evans Climbed On The Cannon”

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

If you hear “Battle of New Market”, what comes to your mind? Likely, it’s either slight confusion with the Battle of New Market Heights and the USCT who fought there or the idealized images of young cadets capturing cannons. The … Continue reading →

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Gazette665’s Third Annual Civil War Conference Report

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Interest in the American Civil War continues to grow and flourish in Southern California, evidenced by Gazette665’s annual conference. Last Saturday (June 2, 2018) over eighty people gathered for this event, hosted at the Temecula Conference Center. 

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Last Call – Registration Closing For Southern California Civil War Conference

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

On May 30, 2018, registration closes for Gazette665’s Civil War History Conference. If you’re thinking about attending this annual event, this is last call on the tickets. Need some event details? The fast facts are below, and you can see … Continue reading →

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2018 Civil War History Conference in Southern California

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

The American Civil War History Conference 1863: Battling For Freedom brings historians and researchers to the Temecula Conference Center in Southern California on Saturday, June 2, 2018, for an all-day event to discuss one of the decisive years of America’s … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Historical Person: Changing Favorites?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

As we were working on this series and chatting about favorite historical figures, it prompted memories of how my “favorite historical person” has changed through the recent years. I thought it might be worthwhile to share that saga and conclusions … Continue reading →

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WHM Profile: Sarah Kay Bierle

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Meg Groeling

Readers, it is my pleasure to introduce ECW writer Sarah Bierle, fellow Californian and self-described “lady historian.” She is a powerhouse of energy and ideas, and Emerging Civil War is lucky to have her. When asked about her choice to … Continue reading →

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Gazette665’s Second Annual Civil War Conference In Southern California

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Are you on the west coast of the United States and looking for a Civil War history event? The 2nd Annual Civil War History Conference hosted by Gazette665 in Temecula, CA, brings historians and researchers together to commemorate events from 1862. … Continue reading →

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