Recounting the Dead

13 years ago

The New York Time's blog on the Civil War published an interesting article about counting the number of deaths from…

Seige of Lexington

13 years ago

Seige of Lexington 150 years ago today Stirling Price captured Lexington, Missouri after a 8 day seige. After their victory…

Battle of Cheat Mountain

13 years ago

Earthworks on Cheat Mountain In accordance with his mission to redeem the fortunes of the Confederacy in Western Virginia, R.…

Battle of Carnifex Ferry

13 years ago

House on the Battlefield Today the Battle of Carnifex Ferry orrcured in West Virginia. General Robert E. Lee, the military…

Civil War Tour

13 years ago

Henry House, Manassas Battlefield This week we are on a tour of Civil War sites in Virginia. If you want…

Kentucky’s Neutrality Violated

13 years ago

When the crisis over secession had occurred earlier in 1861, Kentucky could not make a choice. It was a border…

Lincoln Repeals Fremont’s Proclamation

13 years ago

John C. Fremont On August 30th, General John C. Fremont issued a proclamation for the forces under his command which…

Frémont Proclaims the South’s Slaves Free

13 years ago

John C. Fremont Today John C. Frémont issued a proclamation declaring the slaves in his military district free. Frémont was…

Hatteras Forts Surrender

13 years ago

USS Pawnee During the night, reinforcements had arrived at Fort Hatteras. They hoped they might be able to hold out…

Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries

13 years ago

The Fleet Attacks Hatteras Today the North began an attack on the Confederate Forts at Hatteras Inlet. Cape Hatteras stretches…

Confederate Ambassadors Appointed

13 years ago

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

13 years ago

Battle of Wilson's Creek The Battle of Wilson's Creek began at 5:30 a.m. when Lyon launched a surprise attack on…