Category: Civil War
George McClellan’s Grave Trenton New Jersey
George McClellan may not have many fans among Civil War buffs, but in Trenton, New Jersey he was a hero, at least during his life….
New Marker Unveiled on the Plymouth Massacre in North Carolina
On December 13, a new marker was unveiled on Route 64 in Plymouth, North Carolina to mark where Confederate troops massacred African Americans. The Civil…
Civil War Talk Radio Interviews Michael J. Megelsh on Adelbert Ames
Civil War Talk Radio had an interesting interview recently with Michael Megelish on his new book on Union General Adelbert Ames. Ames was the son-in-law…
Thaddeus Stevens in Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Thaddeus Stevens is someone we have all heard about, but not too much. At least until Stephen Spielberg made him the dark hero of his…
The 2024 Dedication Day Ceremony Marking the Gettysburg Address With Remarks from Harold Holzer
Every year the National Park Foundation marks the November 19, 1863 Gettysburg Address when Lincoln dedicated the Gettysburg cemetery. Today the New York Times published…
Charles Curie Bust in Paterson NJ
The Charles Curie Bust in Paterson, New Jersey’s Eastside Park is not a figure that many of us could identify, let along tie to the…
New Research Looks at the Total Loss of Life Caused by the Civil War With Increased Casualties in South
Today’s New York Times has a look at new research on those who lost their lives during the Civil War. Here is the report from…
Southampton Massachusetts Soldiers’ Monument
Southampton is right below Northampton, Massachusetts, as it should be. If your are visiting University of Massachusetts or Amherst College or the other six schools…
Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg
Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg. Every year, the town marks the anniversary with Remembrance…
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