CWi Closing

Folks,

It’s with great sadness that I have to announce the closing of
CWi. My health just won’t permit me to continue.As you can imagine,after 16
years this breaks my heart, but I’d rather put out no product than a poor
quality product.

If my health improves, perhaps I can try
again.

I’ll keep you posted.

Javal

Civil War sharpshooter’s skills continue to live on

Ethan Campbell, my cousin and recent MTSU graduate, is considered one of the greatest trap shooters to ever live in Rutherford County. His marksmanship in state and national tournaments is beyond incredible, and he reigns supreme in this sport with perfect scores. Ethan developed this advanced skill at a very young age and has honed his talents over time.

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Port Hudson holds Civil War re-enactment over the weekend

“Cannoneers, to your posts,” a Confederate officer cried above the chaos of rifle fire. Southern soldiers grouped into formations under orders from officers as they began to march toward the fray downfield.

The crowd continued to grow as the 25th annual Civil War re-enactment at Port Hudson near Jackson, La., kicked into action with the first cannon blast.

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McClung Museum hosts monthly Civil War lecture

The third annual Civil War Lecture Series continues to bring bits of the past to inform the people of Knoxville. Once a month, the Frank H. McClung Museum will host these lectures and speakers will cover specific events from the Civil War in Tennessee. There is also a small exhibit of artifacts that can be seen directly outside of the lecture hall

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Civil War Preservation Ball attendees quick-step for historical preservation

Under the dome of the Capitol Rotunda, women in hoop skirts and men in dress blues and grays twirled, waltzed and promenaded to the music of the Philadelphia Brigade Band Saturday night.

But before the 10th Civil War Preservation Ball could begin in, there was a little matter of the metal detector inside the front doors.

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Despite cuts, 150th Civil War celebration still on in Gettysburg

Cuts in funding to the National Park Service in Gettysburg, Pa., due to the sequester mean less staff on-hand, including a hiring freeze on two major positions at the park.

The national sequester, which went into effect March 1, included across the board funding cuts for the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health and the National Park Service. In recent weeks, the Obama administration has stopped tours of the White House due to budget cuts.

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Camp Ford reenactors revisit Civil War Saturday

Peter Kohler demonstrates Civil War weaponry to Camp Ford attendees on Saturday. (Victor Texcucano)

Part of the darkest chapter in American history was remembered and reenacted in Tyler on Saturday at Camp Ford.
During the Civil War, in which nearly 700,000 American lives were lost, Camp Ford served first as a training camp established in 1862, then later as a prisoner-of-war camp in mid-1863, according to the historical marker that sits atop Camp Ford Historic Park.

Gettysburg veteran applied for Civil War pension in Bangor

What would really kindle your interest in searching for a Civil War veteran on your family tree? Finding out that he served at the Battle of Gettysburg?

Then keep reading if you’re related to Daniel M. Wescott of Maine — or Daniel M. Wescott of Vermont.

They’re the same person.

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