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Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day
Colonel Thoburn, The Romantic?
Colonel Joseph Thoburn is probably not one of the historical figures from the Civil War who comes to mind with the word “romantic.” One of the Union’s best brigade officers in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864, his name is associated … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier
Tagged Battle of Cedar Creek, Joseph Thoburn, soldier letters, Valentine's Day, war romance
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“To Defy The Predictions Of The Universe”: A Wedding Goes Crazy, The Love Story Goes Well
It’s February 14 and Valentine’s Day… So that means I get to bless (or torture) you with a blog post about a historic love story. Now, did you know that February 14 also happens to be a Union general’s birthday? … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Leadership--Federal, Primary Sources
Tagged Almira Russell Hancock, Valentine's Day, Winfield S. Hancock
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Going Courting in Lexington, Virginia – Part 2
There’s nothing quite like a primary source. John S. Wise –a cadet at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia during 1863-64 – later wrote his remembrances of trying to get acquainted with the “good Presbyterian girls” of the town. Certainly, … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Holidays
Tagged Courtship, John S. Wise, lexington virginia, Valentine's Day, Virginia Military Institute
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Going Courting in Lexington, Virginia – Part 1
Theology and Presbyterian doctrine. That’s what first took Major Thomas J. Jackson to the home of Dr. George Junkin in Lexington, Virginia. But before long, theology and doctrine wasn’t the only thing on the major’s mind. Dr. Junkin’s daughter, Elinor, … Continue reading
Roses Have Thorns, Violets Proliferate: Vinegar Valentines During the Civil War
All was not hearts and flowers for lovers and others during the American Civil War. Sweethearts were separated, families were torn apart, Valentine’s Day was often a sad day of remembrance or longing unless you were of a certain disposition—a … Continue reading
My Love For You is Timeless
February 14–a day set aside to celebrate one’s romantic side–often comes under attack as being invented by card companies just for profit. I disagree. I have written here at least one other time about the celebration of this holiday during … Continue reading
Question of the Week: 2/13-2/19/17
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner… Do you have a favorite real-life love story from the Civil War era? (No fictional characters!)
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier, Emerging Civil War, Holidays, Personalities, Question of the Week
Tagged love story, Valentine's Day, war romance
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I Live Or Die Thy Valentine! or, Love In the Time of War
Of all the things that made a Civil War soldier’s life miserable, being separated from his sweetheart had to rate right up there. Love is difficult enough when everything goes right. Trying to carry on a courtship or maintain a … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier
Tagged Esther Howland, Valentine's Day, Victorian Holidays
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