Civil Discourse: A Blog of the Civil War Era @CD_HistoryBlog
Historians bringing academia, public history, & storytelling together through explorations of the Civil War era | Editors: @ZacCowsert & @K_Logo_Thompson civildiscourse-historyblog.com Joined September 2014-
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As true Americans commemorate the anniversary of Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox, let's recall that the events of April 9 marked an end to one of the most successful pursuits in military history ... one that is often underappreciated.
In the South Carolina Lowcountry, issues arising from heirs’ property result in tremendous property loss and depletion of historic rural Black communities. Heirs’ property stems from African Americans acquiring land shortly after the end of slavery.
For anyone @The_OAH #OAH2024 meeting next week, come hear our panel on 3 #CivilWar Digital History projects, including our own @ahrcpress @CWBluejackets Panel features, among others, @susannahjural @irishacw @AnneSarahRubin. More info and abstracts here: oah.org/conferences/oa…
After issuing the #EmancipationProclamation, #AbrahamLincoln had high hopes that Black troops would bring a swift end to the #CivilWar. They did make a critical difference, but the war was fated to drag on for two more years. Source: ow.ly/hTQB50R1Rhy
In our latest, @ZacCowsert explores Arkansas Unionism during the secession crisis of May 1861. #Arkansas #CivilWar #history civildiscourse.squarespace.com/blog/2024/1/16…
#OnThisDay January 19, 1862, Confederate forces under General Felix Zollicoffer attacked Federals under the command of General George H. Thomas at the Battle of Mill Springs, resulting in the death of Zollicoffer and a Union victory in Kentucky.battlefields.org/learn/articles…
Happy #Festivus to all those who celebrate.
To Civil War scholars and students: My friend and colleague George Rable has created a database of subject indexes to published primary accounts (memoirs, diaries, etc). Incredible resource for zeroing in on a topic across hundreds of primary docs: adhc.lib.ua.edu/rableindexes/
Should campaigns against Native Americans and Confederates be viewed as one war or two? trib.al/nifeIrJ?utm_so…
Follow #civilwartrails for adventure… … down dirt roads, through fords, and forests. #openairmuseum #loveva
This Civil War Weapon Changed the Face of Warfare historynet.com/seven-shot-rif…
When Congress passed the 13th Amendment to end slavery, President Lincoln was so excited he ceremonially signed his name to the document even though it wasn’t required. Assassinated here at Ford's Theatre in April 1865, he did not live to see it ratified #OnThisDay in 1865.
Elizabeth Varon on James Longstreet's post-Civil War political about-face: theguardian.com/books/2023/dec…
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The viewership numbers are in for the men’s & women’s 2024 NCAA Basketball National Championships: Men’s: 14.8 million Women’s: 18.7 million Invest in women’s sports.
In the South Carolina Lowcountry, issues arising from heirs’ property result in tremendous property loss and depletion of historic rural Black communities. Heirs’ property stems from African Americans acquiring land shortly after the end of slavery.
For anyone @The_OAH #OAH2024 meeting next week, come hear our panel on 3 #CivilWar Digital History projects, including our own @ahrcpress @CWBluejackets Panel features, among others, @susannahjural @irishacw @AnneSarahRubin. More info and abstracts here: oah.org/conferences/oa…
My general sense, though I’m somewhat removed from academic history, is that a turn to military history would no doubt result in higher enrollments across departments. …
has downplayed military history for sometime. This is darkly hilarious since history departments have been bleeding students and trying all kinds of things to get their numbers up. Seems like a great opportunity: Lean into military history and (cont.)
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"all think that Gen. U. S. Grant will do something when he makes a strike. The men seem to be in good spirits, and all think this war will close next fall, and I hope it will.” Pvt. John Linneken, 20th ME, to sister April 16, 1864. Linneken was mortally wounded May 5, 1864.
While attempting to establish control of the New Mexico territory, Union forces attacked Glorieta Pass #OTD March 26, 1862. While the battle ended with a Federal victory two days later, they were forced to retreat when their supply wagons were destroyed. battlefields.org/learn/civil-wa…
After issuing the #EmancipationProclamation, #AbrahamLincoln had high hopes that Black troops would bring a swift end to the #CivilWar. They did make a critical difference, but the war was fated to drag on for two more years. Source: ow.ly/hTQB50R1Rhy
I'm excited to share that in addition to the printed version of An Unholy Traffic, an audiobook is just around the corner. Available in April from @OUPHistory and @HighBridgeAudio!
This semester I have the joy of co-teaching, with Warren Hofstra, a research/public history course @ShenandoahU about SU’s history. Today we began the process of developing an interpretive plan to support SU’s 150th in 2025. This is one fantastic group of students.
Some big news as we prepare to move to Phase 2 of Civil War Bluejackets! More information here👇 civilwarbluejackets.com/2024/02/26/civ… #DigitalHumanities #DIgitalHistory
@KKriegeBlog This is awesome! We have a huge reenactment of the Battle of White Mountain in Prague every year. Militarily rather insignificant engagement, but it has turned the tide of history. Glad it is still being recognized around the world. Have fun, guys!
#OnThisDay January 19, 1862, Confederate forces under General Felix Zollicoffer attacked Federals under the command of General George H. Thomas at the Battle of Mill Springs, resulting in the death of Zollicoffer and a Union victory in Kentucky.battlefields.org/learn/articles…
"The bandage with which my own wound was bound up was part of the white skirt belonging to an elderly lady who brought roses into the [St. George’s] Episcopal Church where I was lying, a Mrs. McCabe." Corp. Josiah Hall, 57th MA, wounded May 6, 1864 & treated at Fredericksburg.
One of THE clearest statements regarding slavery's position as the Confederate reason for existence.
#Arkansas Gov. Henry Rector, March 2, 1861: "God in his omnipotent wisdom, I believe, created the cotton plant—the African slave—and the lower Mississippi valley, to clothe and feed the world, and a gallant race of men and women produced upon its soil to defend it… (1/2)
Tonight, we are recording an episode with author and historian Dan Masters. Dan is the author of the upcoming book, Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign, November 1862-January 1863. What questions do you all have for Dan?
Me: I should really learn some strategies for automating some aspects of teaching so I can free up some time Also me: *spends an hour in Canva making custom banner images for each class Brightspace*
The 119th [NY] stood well against great odds, until they saw the Old Regiments break and run right through them, when it was impossible to keep them in line. . . . Rally them we could not.” Adj. Theodore Dodge, 119th NY Inf., describing May 2, 1863, at Chancellorsville .
The “Antietam and Beyond” podcast returns later this week! @johnnybanks and I will be talking to the “Mayor of the West Woods” - Jim Buchanan, veteran Antietam guide and Institute board member. Episode will drop in a few days. Will keep you posted.
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