You know you’ve arrived in the ranks of Gettysburg battlefield buffs when they tell you about the Confederate mass burial trench on Culp’s Hill, which saw fierce fighting 150 years ago. Read Entire Article
Daily Archives: May 16, 2014
The Battle of Franklin Trust announces walking tours of Franklin battlefield
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The Battle of Franklin Trust will offer comprehensive walking tours of the Franklin battlefield originating from The Carter House beginning Tuesday, May 20.
Atlanta Campaign Battle App Guides Visitors to a Wealth of Civil War Gems
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One hundred and fifty years ago this week, Union forces under Maj. Gen William Tecumseh Sherman faced off against Gen. Joseph E. Johnston in the early battles of the Atlanta Campaign Read Entire Article
Hampton dig focuses on Civil War “contraband” camp
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Organizers of a planned dig in Hampton say they hope to shed light on a little-known chapter in Civil War history. Read Entire Article
Solving a Civil War history mystery
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Within the archives of the Richmond Historical Society is a letter written by a Civil War soldier to his wife and family from his encampment in Virginia. Read Entire Article
Civil War collectibles offer something for everyone
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Of all the American wars in our history there is one that stands out as the most interesting to many of our citizens.The Civil War has that distinction for a variety of reasons. Read Entire Article
Today’s Bio - Stephen Gano Burbridge
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Burbridge was born 19 August 1831 in Scott County, Kentucky. He attended Georgetown College and the Kentucky Military Institute
This Day in the War - May 16
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Thursday May 16 1861 TENNESSEE TAKES TUMULTUOUS TURN The State of Tennessee was officially and ceremoniously admitted to the Confederate States of America today.