From the man who gave us “Gods and Generals” and “Gettysburg,” now comes another Civil War-based movie, Copperhead. “Copperhead” has been in production for over a year, will be seen in a special premiere in Gettysburg, Pa. on June 27 and then open in theaters across the country. For those who are unfamiliar with the [...]
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Civil War history of Utah’s Fort Douglas comes alive
June 17th, 2013 
javal About the only inauthentic parts of Civil War reenactor Kris Larson’s uniform as a 1st Sergeant in the Union Army’s 1st California Infantry were the bulky casts bound with Velcro on both of his feet. Sitting next to a pup tent in his heavy blue wool uniform at Saturday’s Fort Douglas Day encampment, the Tooele [...]
Preservationists aim to protect Civil War weapons
June 17th, 2013 javal Preservationists are using computer sensors and other high-tech methods to protect massive iron Civil War guns at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the war in April 1861. The sensors and modern rust-fighting epoxy coatings are being used to preserve historic siege and garrison guns, some of which were [...]
Gettysburg Battle Anniversary Events Sponsored by the National Park Service and the Gettysburg Foundation
June 17th, 2013 javal Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation are commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with more than 200 special programs between June 29-July 7. Free visitor opportunities include Civil War talks and book signings, National Park Service Ranger programs, overview hikes, battlefield experience programs, children’s programs, more than 500 Civil War [...]
Treasures of the Civil War Exhibit Opens June 16
June 17th, 2013 javal President Abraham Lincoln didn’t like to plant trees or gardens. Gen. Ulysses Grant didn’t care for music. Gen. George Armstrong Custer wore candles in his hair while he slept. These insights and more can be found in the new exhibit Treasures of the Civil War: Legendary Leaders Who Shaped a War and a Nation, opening [...]
A Benefit for Third Winchester
June 17th, 2013 javal The country’s preeminent battlefield historian and the nation’s foremost filmmaker on the Civil War are coming together for a very special event – and a day to remember. On June 22, 2013, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation will present A Benefit for Third Winchester, a special fundraiser featuring three remarkable events: a battlefield tour led by legendary historian [...]
Civil War Roster Index Now Available Online
June 17th, 2013 javal The Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources has made available online a cumulative master index of the first 18 volumes of “North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster.” This index of approximately 115,000 names of North Carolinians who served in the Civil War will be of great interest to historians, genealogists, and anyone with [...]
ARTILLERY FIRING DEMONSTRATIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT WILSON’S CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
June 17th, 2013 javal Artillery in the Civil War will be the theme of living history programs hosted at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield on Saturday June 22, 2013. According to Supt Ted Hillmer, “If you are new to the Springfield area, a long-time resident, or haven’t visited the battlefield in a while, this event will be worth attending for [...]