Civil War Quilts Tell Story
An exhibit of quilts, clothing, uniforms and other Civil War-era textiles reveals a complicated and heart-wrenching time. “Each rip and stain in the clothing tells a story,” said Margi Hofer, curator of decorative arts at the New-York Historical Society,...News from Around the South 6/9 – 6/16
VIRGINIA: 150th Anniversary Drives Visitors to Lynchburg LYNCHBURG, Va. — While giving a tour Sunday at Historic Sandusky, Stannard Preston looked toward the parlor’s front window and spoke of the “ocean of blue uniforms” that Ada, the 16-year-old daughter of...Lee's Overland Engineer
History buffs can only name a handful of personalities from the Civil War that seem present at many important events. One man that finds himself involved in widespread actions is Confederate engineer Martin Luther Smith. Smith played a crucial role in both the western...Civil War Skull Sale Scrapped
An auction house’s plan to put the skull of an unknown Civil War-era soldier up for sale recently was abandoned after it drew criticism from Gettysburg National Military Park officials. The skull will instead be donated to the National Park Service. Estate...News from Around the South 6/2 – 6/9
Tennessee: SCV Honors Black Confederate Veteran and Union Officer ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — Lt. Robert J. Tipton Camp #2083, Sons of Confederate Veterans, of Elizabethton will be holding a memorial ceremony this Saturday, June 7, for a black Confederate pensioner,...Obiter Dicta
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