A Georgia man — that’s the Franklin County town next to St. Albans, not the once-Confederate state that produces peaches — is searching for a ceremonial Civil War-era sword that is, well, missing in action. “It’s a long story,” says Colin Conger, who has been telling the tale a lot lately in hopes of locating [...]
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Civil War materials going on display
August 9th, 2013 
javal How do historians learn about the past? One of the best ways is by examining old documents, or primary sources, often found in libraries and archives. On Aug. 10, staff from the Capitol and State Library will display authentic Civil War era materials from the library’s collection and offer tours of the recreated library on [...]
2 Civil War flags make first state appearance in 148 years
August 9th, 2013 javal Two Civil War flags in September will make their first appearance in Arkansas since the 1861-1865 war ended. MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History will exhibit the flags starting Sept. 11 to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Little Rock. The flags will be on a 30-day loan from the State Historical [...]
Colonel William Goddard’s Civil War Kepi
August 8th, 2013 javal This chasseur-style kepi, patterned on the French counterpart popular on the eve of Civil War, belonged to William Goddard (1825-1907) of Warwick, Rhode Island. Goddard was an officer in the 1st Light Infantry of Providence, a celebrated unit of the Rhode Island Militia. In April 1861, the First Regiment of Rhode Island Detached Militia was [...]
Civil War Uniform Has Connection To Connecticut’s Beloved ‘Uncle John’
August 2nd, 2013 javal A story of debt and dedication centered on Connecticut’s most famous Civil War officer is to be told this weekend at a military antique show. The New England Antique Arms Society display and sale on Saturday and Sunday at the Connecticut Convention Center will feature historic weapons and pre-1946 memorabilia. The focal exhibit will be [...]
Suspected Civil war cannonball dug up in Atlanta
July 26th, 2013 javal Atlanta police say a construction crew has unearthed what appears to be a cannonball near Centennial Olympic Park. Police spokesman Gregory Lyon says the crew dug up the suspected cannonball Thursday afternoon and authorities took it to a bomb range. Read Entire Article
Family donates Civil War diary of Lincoln confidant to RBD Library
July 25th, 2013 javal Auburn’s growing library of Civil War documents recently received one of its biggest donations, a collection of documents including a diary of one of Abraham Lincoln’s closest allies. Members of the Nancy Eckert Galbreath family donated a collection of documents from Thomas T. Eckert to the University libraries July 19. The centerpiece of the donation [...]
McCook’s rifle to be displayed at Civil War commemoration
July 19th, 2013 javal The rifle that Union Major Daniel McCook’ carried in the battle at Buffington Island, now on permanent display at the McCook House in Carrollton, is being brought to Portland this weekend for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of that battle in which McCook was killed. Arrangements for the display of the rifle were completed [...]