by TeachCivilWar | Jul 25, 2012 | Lesson Plans, Teaching the Civil War
Various types of music played key roles throughout the Civil War from the fife and drum to the bugle calls which rallied the soldiers and directed them on the parade ground and in battle. There were sentimental and patriotic songs which soldiers sung in camp in order...
by TeachCivilWar | Mar 17, 2012 | Teaching the Civil War Podcast
[powerpress] Thanks for staying subscribed to my podcast and I hope you enjoy listening. In this episode I talk a bit about how the Irish played a part in the American Civil War. Feedback on the show? email me at podcast@teachthecivilwar.com...
by TeachCivilWar | Mar 1, 2012 | Teaching the Civil War Podcast
[powerpress] Thanks for staying subscribed to my podcast and I hope you enjoy listening. In this episode I talk a bit about how you can use YouTube to teach and learn about the Civil War Feedback on the show? email me at podcast@teachthecivilwar.com...
by TeachCivilWar | Aug 16, 2011 | Teaching the Civil War Podcast
[powerpress] Thanks for staying subscribed to my podcast and I hope you enjoy listening. In this episode I discuss Civil War era music and some ways teachers can use Civil War music in their classrooms. Feedback on the show? email me at...
by TeachCivilWar | Mar 16, 2011 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d do a quick post on 4 Irish-related Civil War Items. #4 – Civil War Steeplechase by Edwin Forbes: This sketch is from March 17, 1863 and shows a “Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, Army of the...