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This book by Fergus Bordewich is the story of the Underground Railroad. It begins with an overview of the history of slavery in what would become the United States and takes us through the first resistance to the recapture of fugitives seeking their freedom as well as the beginnings of abolition movements. We eventually get […]
In this excellent presentation, Ranger Bert Dunkerly discusses the surrenders at the end of the Civil War. The video’s description reads, “Park Ranger Bert Dunkerly discussed the Confederate surrender at Appomattox in April 1865. This event was part of a Civil War seminar hosted by Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Longwood University in […]
Joshua Lindamood of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park gave this presentation at the 2025 Longwood University symposium. The video’s description reads, “Historian Joshua Lindamood discussed the experiences of the Confederate Savannah Volunteer Guards in the fighting on April 6, 1865, at Sailor’s Creek in Virginia. This event was part of a Civil War seminar hosted […]
This is a presentation at the 2025 Longwood University symposium from author Patrick O’Donnell. There isn’t much new here, his knowledge of the Civil War in general appears to be thin, and he seems to be very nervous, but it does have some information worth watching. The video’s description reads, “Historian Patrick O’Donnell discussed the […]
Gettysburg National Military Park released its 2025 Anniversary Schedule. [Begin Quote]TOP 10 TIPS for a Safe and Enjoyable Battle Anniversary. What about the reenactments? The National Park Service does not allow reenactments within the battlefield park, though several occur on private property outside the park boundary. However, Living History demonstrations take place throughout the park. Stay hydrated! Drink […]
June 6, 1944 should be commemorated by every American. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the landing in Normandy. We can all remember in our own way. I recently rewatched “Band of Brothers,” following Easy Company, 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from their training to the end of World War II. I’ll […]
Ranger Michael Gorman gave this excellent presentation to the Longwood University 2025 symposium looking at the end of the Civil War. The video’s description reads, “Richmond National Battlefield Park historian Michael Gorman discussed how images captured in Richmond in 1865, now digitized, provide new historical knowledge. This event was part of a Civil War seminar […]
In this presentation at Longwood University’s 2025 symposium, Hampton Newsome talks about the Richmond/Petersburg Campaign of 1864. The video’s description reads, “Historian Hampton Newsome discussed the October 1864 battles between Generals Grant and Lee around Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia. This event was part of a Civil War seminar hosted by Appomattox Court House National Historical […]
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