When Richard Neutra was first told that he had received the commission to design Gettysburg’s new Cyclorama building, he was nervous. It was the late 1950s and the idea of using taxpayer money to design a building to memorialize a painting depicting Pickett’s Charge and the downfall of the Confederacy was controversial. So in a [...]
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CWi News to re-open Monday!
February 14th, 2013 
javal After a severe health problem, CWi will return on Monday, Feb. 18th. See you Monday.
Former SCV Leader Facing Prison for Massive Ponzi Scheme (part 1)
September 6th, 2012 javal A South Carolina extremist who helped engineer an attempt to turn the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) into an actively neo-Confederate organization is now facing prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of people. Ron G. Wilson remains free on bond after pleading guilty on July 30 to two counts of [...]
The Civil War’s Rip Van Winkle
May 1st, 2012 javal Great fiction, we all know, has the uncanny ability to imitate the unpredictability and emotion of real life. So it’s a testament to the Civil War’s otherworldliness that real life imitated great fiction in the remarkable story of Isaac Israel Hayes, one of America’s most famous early Arctic explorers. It’s unclear if Hayes ever read [...]
Shenandoah Valley Sites to Announce Expansive Schedule of Programs to Commemorate Stonewall Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign
February 28th, 2012 javal On Friday, March 2, 2012, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation will be joined by historians, representatives from the National Park Service and the Virginia Tourism Corporation, and partners from throughout the Valley to announce the slate of more than 35 events, tours, reenactments, and other commemorative programs that will be presented during the 150th anniversary [...]
Entrance Fees Increased At Harpers Ferry Park
February 27th, 2012 javal Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Superintendent Rebecca Harriett announced an increase in the park entrance fee effective April 1, 2012. The new entrance fees will be $10.00 per single, private, non-commercial vehicle and occupants; and $5.00 per individual (pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.) The price of the Harpers Ferry Annual Park Pass will increase from $25.00 to [...]
ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS FOR MARCH 2012 ANNOUNCED
February 27th, 2012 javal The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission has sanctioned several events for March 2012, including exhibits, lectures, and activities marking the 150th anniversary of the battle of Pea Ridge, ACWSC Chairman Tom Dupree announced today. A complete listing of scheduled sesquicentennial activities, as well as additional information on the activities listed below, can be found at [...]
An apology to readers
February 24th, 2012 javal The repercussions from Joe’s fall were worse than we thought. His vision was affected which made it impossible for him to gather news or work on the site generally. We will be back Monday come hell or high water though and we appreciate your patience during this difficult time. –assistant editor and lowly ink-stained wretch Laurie