When the crisis over secession had occurred earlier in 1861, Kentucky could not make a choice. It was a border…
John C. Fremont On August 30th, General John C. Fremont issued a proclamation for the forces under his command which…
John C. Fremont Today John C. Frémont issued a proclamation declaring the slaves in his military district free. Frémont was…
USS Pawnee During the night, reinforcements had arrived at Fort Hatteras. They hoped they might be able to hold out…
The Fleet Attacks Hatteras Today the North began an attack on the Confederate Forts at Hatteras Inlet. Cape Hatteras stretches…
James Mason Today, 150 years ago, three ambassadors were sent by the Confederate government to Europe to be ambassadors there.…
Battle of Wilson's Creek The Battle of Wilson's Creek began at 5:30 a.m. when Lyon launched a surprise attack on…
Gen. Sterling Price After the Missouri State guard and Gov. Claiborne Jackson were forced into exile, the governor's office was…
James B. Eads Today the construction of seven new ironclads was approved by the United States government. Ironclads remained a…
Lincoln Today, 150 years ago, Lincoln signed the First Confiscation Act into law. The Confiscation Act permitted the seizure of…
McClellan and his wife With the defeat of the North at Bull Run, George B. McClellan replaced McDowell as commander…
Last Saturday we traveled to Virginia to attend the 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Manassas/Bull Run. With over…