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Teaching the Battle of Antietam with Math: Burnside’s Bridge in the Classroom
Middle school students often enjoy lessons that combine history with practical problem-solving. The Battle of Antietam offers one such opportunity. By focusing on Burnside’s Bridge, teachers can connect social studies with mathematics in ways that promote both...
How the Civil War Turned the US Capitol into a Bakery
Bread for an Army: The Capitol Bakery During the Civil War When the Civil War began in April 1861, Washington, D.C., was suddenly overwhelmed. President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to defend the Union, and within days thousands of soldiers from...
Civil War Hardtack: The Unappetizing Food of the Civil War
During the Civil War, soldiers faced a number of challenges, from the dangers of combat to the difficulties of living in harsh conditions. One of the biggest challenges was finding enough food to sustain themselves. Both Union and Confederate soldiers struggled to...
Camp Curtin
Camp Curtin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania played a crucial role during the American Civil War. As the largest training camp for Union soldiers during the war, it was a vital hub for military training, supply, and deployment. History of Camp Curtin Camp Curtin was...
Role of Irish Immigrants During the Civil War
Irish immigrants played a significant role in the American Civil War, fighting on both sides of the conflict. I have blogged about 4 Irish Related Civil War Items and St. Patrick's Day During the Civil War. For this St. Patrick's Day, I will explore the...
Clara Barton in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh's Masonic Hall that evening on March 2, 1868, Clara Barton spoke to a crowd. She delivered a speech titled "Incidents of Army Life," which highlighted her experience serving as a nurse and aid worker on Civil War battlefields. In the days leading...
Civil War Corps Badges
During the American Civil War, corps badges played a significant role in identifying soldiers and their respective units. These badges were used to distinguish between different corps, divisions, brigades, and regiments. They were a source of pride for soldiers and...
The H.L. Hunley – The Civil War’s Most Famous Submarine
The H.L. Hunley is a Civil War-era submarine that is both a marvel of engineering and a testament to human perseverance. Despite the fact that the Hunley sank three times during its short life, it is an important piece of American history that should not be forgotten.