News from Around the South 6/30 to 7/7

MISSISSIPPI: Cannons Draw Visitors to Siege of Vicksburg Commemoration VICKSBURG, Miss. — A program commemorating the 151st anniversary of the Civil War Siege of Vicksburg drew hundreds to the Vicksburg National Military Park over the weekend. Saturday’s event...

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...

News from Around the South 3/31 – 4/7

    SOUTH CAROLINA: Mystery of Confederate Soldier Solved BEAUFORT, S.C. — The answer to one of Beaufort County’s oldest mysteries will be officially unveiled next month, along with a new gravestone for the only unknown Confederate soldier buried...

Lee's Loyalty

January 19 marked 207 years since the birth of Robert E. Lee. Known primarily as the general who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during America’s Civil War, he is revered by some for his sterling character and military genius, while being denounced by...

News from Around the South 1/6 to 1/13

  South Carolina: SCV Speaker Celebrates Lee’s Life AIKEN, S.C.– Robert E. Lee was as close to nobility as America could produce, guest speaker Chris Sullivan told a group of about 40 Sons of Confederate Veterans members and family members on Saturday...