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Follow the Drinking Gourd
History and Background of Follow the Drinking Gourd During the time of slavery in the United States, spirituals were more than just songs; they carried hidden messages and instructions for enslaved individuals seeking freedom. Follow the Drinking Gourd is one of the...
Necco Wafers: A Sweet Connection to Civil War History
Have you ever wondered how a simple candy can be tied to history? Recently, my daughter surprised me with a pack of NECCO wafers, and it got me thinking about their fascinating past, including their connection to the Civil War! In 1847, English immigrant Oliver Chase...
Happy Halloween – Spiders
Soldier deaths during the Civil War were common however, the October 14, 1862 edition of the Charlotte Democrat describes the unfortunate events that lead to the death of a soldier from North Carolina. When you hear of a soldier dying during the Civil War you...
The Civil War in Color Series: Francis Brownell
My colorization of Francis Brownell who received the Medal of Honor for killing James W. Jackson after Jackson shot Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, colonel of the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Although Brownell didn't receive the award until 1877, a dozen years...
Developing Civil War Photographs
Wet-plate photography was the style of photography utilized during the American Civil War. It took a lot of time and effort to take the pictures. Photographers had to bring a cart with all of their bulky equipment, including a mobile darkroom, to the...
Using Google Maps to Explore the Civil War
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Popular Songs of the Civil War
Soldiers in both armies had their own favorite songs to sing and listen to. Sometimes they sang while marching to keep up their spirits. Union soldiers liked patriotic and sentimental songs. The Battle Cry of Freedom was a Union favorite. Some other...
Civil War Field Music
Field music was the backbone of the armies during the Civil War. Field music was made up of fifers, drummers, and buglers and their job was to use their instruments to communicate orders to the troops. Their job was to regulate a soldier's life...