“He was an entire man.” Thus said the Hon. Orlando B. Ficklin of Charleston, Ill., when asked about his longtime Congressional and legal associate, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was, indeed, entire unto himself but in many ways was unfathomable even to those who knew and loved him well. If his intimates had trouble discerning the inner [...]
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Making “Lincoln,” Spielberg Turned to Civil War Expert David Ward of Hotchkiss School, Winsted
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Civil War monument proposed
June 18th, 2013 javal The Civil War/Gettysburg/New Ulm ad hoc committee is seeking public input for a new monument for the city. The proposed Civil War Memorial would be designed as a stone obelisk with blue base and top with a grey divider through the middle to symbolize the conflict. The project will be entirely funded by donations, with [...]
Interview with Ron Maxwell, director, Copperhead, a Civil War parable
June 17th, 2013 javal 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 [...]
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 [...]
Civil War sharpshooter’s skills continue to live on
March 26th, 2013 javal 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 [...]
Gettysburg veteran applied for Civil War pension in Bangor
March 25th, 2013 javal 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. Read Entire article
Civil War Trail Markers Added in F.C.
March 21st, 2013 javal The funding, preparation and installation of five new Civil War Trail markers reflect the long-standing community spirit of Falls Church, civic activist Barbara Cram said this week. The Friends of Cherry Hill, the Village Preservation and Improvement Society, the Galloway United Methodist Church, the Falls Church Anglican, and the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation along with [...]
Slim pickings, not Slim Jims, make up Civil War diet
March 21st, 2013 javal Years before U.S. soldiers shipped off to war to be fed by iron rations, C-rations, MCIs and MREs, infantrymen fighting in the Civil War entered battle carrying items like salt pork, cornmeal and dried peas. Soldiers on both sides of the front were unaccustomed to cooking, having been fed by wives, sisters and slaves, forcing [...]