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ECW Weekender: Belle Isle State Park (on the Rappahannock)

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Mention Belle Isle to a Civil War buff and images of the prison camp on the island near Richmond will probably come to mind. But…over Labor Day weekend I took a drive along the Rappahannock River to find a different … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Virginia Museum of the Civil War’s Art Gallery

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

I enjoy visiting art museums and galleries, especially if historical art is displayed! The Virginia Civil War Museum at New Market has The Robert Raeburn, VMI 1951, Civil War Art Gallery—a splendid collection of unique Civil War art, including some … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: More Civil War Exhibits At The Smithsonian (Virtually)

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

A couple weeks ago, the weekender post highlighted some online exhibits from the Smithsonian American History Museum related to Lincoln’s life and legacy. Here are a few more virtual exhibits related to the Civil War to explore new technology for … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Trans-Mississippi Theater Virtual Museum

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

It’s not the same as getting to visit a museum in person, but if you’re anxious to see and explore some artifacts and displays, take a virtual museum tour this weekend! The Trans-Mississippi Theater Virtual Museum—a collaborative project between Wilson … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Online Lectures from the Jacob Rohrbach Inn

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

The Jacob Rohrbach Inn in Sharpsburg, Maryland, hosts an annual summer lecture series, and this year has not been an exception. Just recently, they have started the option of gathering safely in person for the outdoor presentations, but for those … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Juneteenth – Celebrating Freedom

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Posting this weekender earlier than usual so there’s time to register and attend the free virtual tour today about the Civil War and Emancipation at Montpelier! Details and registration below. June 19, 1865. It had been over two years since … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Monocacy Battlefield (Virtually)

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Hey, we’re keeping an eye on the official announcements, and we’re getting closer to being able to get back to exploring more historic sites in person! But we thought we’d keep it “virtual” for another week or so and spotlight … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Touring (Virtually) Three Plantations with National Trust for Historic Preservation

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been crafting virtual tours of sites across the country and the one they released recently has information and photographs of three plantations. “Take a trip” without leaving home (or the air-conditioning)!

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ECW Weekender: U.S.S. Cairo at Vicksburg (Virtually)

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Let’s head into the Civil War’s western theater from the safety of our digital devices this weekend! Vicksburg National Military Park has created a virtual tour of the USS Cairo, completely with a close up examination of the history and … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Nathan & Polly Johnson’s House (Virtually)

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m going a little “stir-crazy” this week…and it’s been rainy, making it not as easy to just head out for a walk. So, I starting thinking about places I want to travel, and as I reviewed … Continue reading →

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