Controversy is brewing in Orange County, Texas after commissioners named April “Confederate History and Heritage Month.” The vote was unanimous. Some say it’s offensive, but officials say it isn’t meant to be. Read Entire Article
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Historic Jefferson Railway Civil War Days! May 2 - 4, 2014
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The Historic Jefferson Railway captures the spirit of the Civil War during Pilgrimage & Civil War Weekend in Jefferson, May 3 and 4, 2014, by recreating the battle of the Great Locomotive Chase Read Entire Article
Texas town celebrates the Civil War’s fallen
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General Granbury’s Birthday in Granbury remembers the Confederate general whose likeness stands on a pedestal on the Hood County Courthouse lawn. Read Entire Article
Recovered war ships tell stories of our past
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During the Civil War, Galveston harbor was under control of Confederate forces. Brig. General Paul O. Hebert, commander of Confederate District of Texas, had removed most of his artillery and armaments from Galveston in preparation for attack by federal forces.…