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OSCAR-WINNING ACTOR RICHARD DREYFUSS TO SPEAK AT ENDANGERED BATTLEFIELDS NE
2009-03-04 03:18:00
( Washington , D.C. ) Oscar -winning actor and education activist Richard Dreyfuss will be the keynote speaker at a news conference about endangered Civil War battlefields on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Best known for his roles in films like American Graffiti, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and his Academy Award-winning turn in Mr. Holland?s Opus, Dreyfuss is also an avid student of history and has been involved in numerous documentary projects, including ?The Great Battles of the Civil War? and ? Lincoln .?Dreyfuss will be joining Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) President James Lighthizer at the news conference for the release of History Under Siege, the organization?s annual report on the nation?s most endangered Civil War battlefields and what is being done to rescue them. Also speaking at the event will be Dr. Libby O?Connell, chief historian at History, formerly The History Channel.The news conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the First Amendment Lounge of the...
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Strike The Tent is Back...
2009-01-29 17:19:00
My schedule has allowed me to begin blogging in earnest again. Actually, I am between jobs and bored silly sitting at home. But, rest assured, this blog is active again and will remain that way. I have weeded out some of the old blogs listed at right, removed the ones that are gone or terribly inactive. I have left some that haven't been updated in a long time, because there is still some good information posted there. If you have a Civil War blog that is not listed, drop me a line and I will be glad to list you here.
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Civil War In The News
2009-01-29 16:29:00
Latschar To Remain At Gettysburg (PA)Appomattox Cabin Not From Civil War Era (VA)Dearborn MI SUV to Host Event This Weekend (MI)Book Review: Shenandoah 1862, by Peter Cozzens (DC)TX Church Honors Confederate Heroes (TX)Ghost Hunting at Chickamauga (GA)
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Civil War News Update
2008-05-20 21:29:00
Black HistoryColors For The GrayNew Name Added To MonumentRemains of Confederate Ship Found
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In Defense of His Confederate Pride
2007-10-07 14:35:00
This is a great story by Stephanie Garry that was published today in the St. Petersburg (FL) Times about Nelson Winbush, grandson of a Confederate veteran who is steadfastly holding onto his pride in the service of his grandfather Louis Napoleon Nelson who fought under Nathan Bedford Forrest at the Battle of Shiloh among other engagements. Don't be surprised at the photo of Winbrush from the article...
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Civil War News Round-up
2007-04-07 21:22:00
Mayor says no to Confederate History Month (VA)Veteran Novelist Delves Into Civil War (OH)Volunteers prepare to battle garbage on Civil War sites (DC)Civil War history seen through iPod tour (KS)Ex-Civil War hospital at risk (TN)The Three Souths (NY)Man pleads guilty to stealing Civil War era documents from the National Archives (PA)Civil War reenactment groups meld into ?Iron Gray Mess?(VA)
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New Civil War Book Depicts Pennsylvania's Luckiest Regiment
2007-03-22 02:32:00
LANCASTER, PA, MARCH 7, 2007: The summer of 1862 saw the Union army in the midst of a potential crisis that might well have left the supporters of the Federal Government despairing the outcome of the war. Thousands of Union troops who had enlisted the previous summer were about to be mustered out of the service, their one-year term of enlistment complete. State and Federal governments scrambled to replace these men, and to maintain the balance of military power. Fifteen emergency regiments were raised in the state of Pennsylvania , in July and August of 1862, enrolled to serve for a period of nine months. These 15,000 men would go a long way toward filling the vacancies that were threatening to cripple the Army of the Potomac. Though their numbers would help to swell the ranks of the army, these green volunteers were replacing men who had become veterans on many hard-fought battlefields of the war.With only the scantest of military training, they would be called upon to turn back Rob...
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Lee's Legacy Under Review
2007-01-22 13:50:00
An article from the Washington Post that I saw in the Boston Globe yesterday, by Brigid Schulte...WASHINGTON -- Two hundred years after his birth, Confederate General Robert E. Lee remains a pivotal, controversial, and complicated figure in American history -- revered by some, reviled by others, and a central figure in America's history and continuing race and culture wars.Historical groups planned lectures, a banquet, and artillery salutes to mark the 200th anniversary of the Confederate strategist's birth on Jan. 19, 1807.Events were scheduled throughout the weekend at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., at Lee's birthplace, and in Richmond, the former Confederate capital, as well as in other Southern states.In Virginia, where Lee was born, fought in the Civil War, and died -- no matter whether he's viewed as a hero who fought brilliantly and valiantly for states' rights or as a traitor bent on protecting his state's right to own slaves -- his legacy looms large...
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Civil War News Roundup
2007-01-10 19:24:00
Round table will discuss naval actions of Civil War (MI) Man accused of stealing Christmas presents, Civil War artifacts from home (TN/VA)70 acres of Civil War battlefield eyed for commercial development (TN)History museum plans fourth Civil War exhibit(TX)UT President Forming Committee To Study Confederate Statues(TX)Team may compete against school that waves Confederate flag(KY)Jackson House Celebrates Stonewall's Birthday(VA)Gettysburg oil dump dismissed(PA)Virginia monument gets its Confederate soldier (VA)
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I'm Back
2007-01-10 19:14:00
My apologies for the lack of any postings over the last 7 weeks. I began a new job which is very time consuming in both hours worked and commute time, and have been involved in other real-life activities. Hopefully, I can make it up...
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New Links
2006-11-19 16:20:00
A couple of Living History Reenactor links to add today. Company C, 12th Georgia Infantry and the Flatlander's Mess are given permanent links today. Read and enjoy...
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The Winners...
2006-11-19 15:24:00
Here are the winners of the book giveaway, sponsored by Simon & Schuster Publishing, "Strike The Tent..." and my regular blog, "The Blazer Blog." Gabor Boritt's book, "The Gettysburg Gospel," goes to Casey Fenn of Mecklenburg, NC. "Lincoln & Chief Justice Taney," by James F. Simon goes to Lewis J. Williams of Bellingham, WA, and "Union 1812," by A.J. Langguth goes to Celeste MacDougall of Belfast, ME. I had 570 entries from 47 states and 3 foreign countries. Thanks for the interest, and if I am lucky enough to receive more free books, I'll be sure to have another giveaway.
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New Moniker
2006-11-17 15:17:00
I've taken the profile name no longer being used by an anonymous individual who was making some disparaging remarks regarding the City Council Here. "Brains for NA" will only be a profile name, no new blog attached to it, and will only be taken to direct readers to this blog. I hope it works.
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Civil War News Round-Up
2006-11-17 14:09:00
Troops re-enact Civil War battle (MS)Civil War Round Table Meeting Nov. 21 (TN)Sales of Civil War book halted after plagiarism alleged (NH)Honoring Sacrifice During Civil War (CA)New Civil War Museum Takes the Wide View (VA)Confederate Christmas Ball reminiscent of Old South (TN)
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New Links
2006-11-12 20:22:00
I've added "The Delaware Civil War History Project" to the Civil War Link s section in the right column. Prof. Led by Thomas J. Reed of the Widener University School of Law, it specializes in Delaware CW history, and other events in that area. I have also added "Civil War Gazette," and "Bull Runnings," by Harry Smeltzer, in the Civil War Blogs section. Read, enjoy, and participate!

Book Giveaway
2006-11-06 18:17:00
In conjunction with Simon & Schuster Publishers, this blog and my "normal" blog "The Blazer Blog" are offering to give away three new books - "The Gettysburg Gospel," by Gabor Boritt, "Lincoln & Chief Justice Taney," by James F. Simon, and "Union 1812," by A.J. Langguth. If you are interested in any of the books, e-mail me at fifthnycav@yahoo.com with your name, address, and book preference. A drawing will be held on November 18th, 2006.
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Civil War News Roundup
2006-10-26 16:04:00
Civil War Re-Enactment Draws Near 40,000 People (CA)Civil War documentary filmed at Conner Prairie (IN)Denmark church's Civil War past may be part of its future (TN)Decisive Theater of War (VA)
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The Civil War on Television
2006-10-25 16:25:00
CLICK ON THE BLUE/PURPLE WORDS FOR SHOW DESCRIPTIONS10/27 Save Our History: Civil War Battlefields 7am10/30 A&E Classroom: The Unexplained: Civil War Ghosts A & E 4am 10/31 Civil War Journal: Garden of the Dead: The Story of Arlington Cemetery. 7am 11/07 Civil War Journal: The Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia 7am Unless otherwise noted, these shows will be on the History Channel
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"Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails"
2006-10-25 14:41:00
To be released for sale to the public on October 31st, 2006 is an interesting book that goes to an area of Civil War history that I, for one, hadn't really thought that much about. "Mr. Lincoln 's T-Mail s: The Story of How Abraham Lincoln Used the Telegraph to Win the Civil War," by Tom Wheeler, is a really good book for those of us always striving to find literature on the lesser known aspects of the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was fascinated by technical advancements (he's the only U.S. President to hold a patent) including what really was the Internet of that time period, the telegraph. We learn that Lincoln, after teaching himself the operations of the telegraph because of McClellan's refusal to allow some messages to be forwarded to the White House, would spend many hours in the War Department telegraph office, receiving ongoing news and dictating messages almost directly to the front. Wheeler takes a look how Lincoln used this relatively new technology to his advantage. From...

New Blog
2006-10-20 20:01:00
J. David Petruzzi, American Civil War author and historian, has a blog I have neglected to add to my links. I'll remedy that today. In his profile, he states: "I’ve written for popular Civil War magazines for a few years, and my first book appeared recently, with several more in the works. I’ve been both a reenactor and living historian for some time, portraying a Federal cavalry officer." The blog is called Hoofbeats and Cold Steel: Thoughts of a Civil War Cavalry Author and History Buff"", and will be linked in the right column under "Blog s."

New Links
2006-10-11 22:38:00
I have added several links to the right side. Under "Living History Units," you'll find the 2nd South Carolina Band and the 7th Virginia Infantry. I have added a heading entitled SCV/SUV Link s , and the first addition is the General Louis Hebert SCV #2032. Civil War Art adds Jeff Trexler. Reference Links has grown by 5, with Confederate Navy.com, the Friends of Stafford, Project Gutenberg, Rare Maps for Sale, and VA Civil War Relics. I've added "The Civil War," "The Diaries of Owen Wright," and "The Intense Inane" to the Blogs Links. Read and enjoy.

Civil War News Roundup
2006-10-11 18:46:00
American Civil War Center Opens To Public (VA)War historian asks help with research (VT)Civil War Re-enactors Work To Remain True To Time Period (NE)Town festival features Civil War re-enactors (PA)Andersonville Reenacts Life During Civil War (GA)Attacks on Southerners, Symbols Unjustified (AL)$1.5 million Needed To Preserve Morris Island Battleground (SC)Cannons Blasted and Bugles Blew (NV)
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New Book Details Stuart's Ride To Gettysburg
2006-09-25 14:52:00
Eric Wittenberg and J.D. Petruzzi have collaborated on a new book that goes in-depth into Jeb Stuart 's journey to Gettysburg. Give it a read.From the Book 's Website:June 1863.The Gettysburg Campaign is in its opening hours.Harnesses jingle and hooves pound as Confederate cavalryman James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart leads three brigades of veteran troopers on a ride that triggers one of the Civil War's most enduring controversies.Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg is the new book that is the most detailed and comprehensive narrative of Stuart's ride to Pennsylvania in June and July 1863 ever written, and explores the historiography of the resulting controversy like never before.About the Authors:Eric J. Wittenberg (his blog here) has written widely on Civil War cavalry operations. His books include Glory Enough for All (2002), The Union Cavalry Comes of Age (2003), and The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads and the Civil War's Final Campaign (2...
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Civil War News Roundup
2006-09-25 14:46:00
Logan County Hosts Civil War Days (OH)Memorial makeover: Monument honors veterans of Civil War (KS)Civil War buffs hold roundtable (NY)Doctorow pens Civil War epic (NY)Ground breaking for Civil War memorial in New Haven (CT)Civil War artifacts found during cleanup of warship (VA)A veteran of war novels: Jeff Shaara (FL)Military Prison Commandant honored at memorial service (NC)
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Momentum Builds in Downtown Gettysburg
2006-09-11 20:00:00
From "The Gettysburg Quarterly," the park newspaper of the Gettysburg National Military Park.Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg Foundation, and the Gettysburg community are working to create a “seamless” story of the battle of Gettysburg for visitors by telling compelling stories of the battle through town, the aftermath of battle in the town, the civilian experience during the tragic days of July 1863, and the town’s recovery. The master plan for this effort, known as the “Interpretive Plan for the Borough of Gettysburg,” was created in 2000 and is being implemented by Main Street Gettysburg. Main Street’s goals are to preserve the town’s historic resources, expand interpretation, enhance the economic benefits of tourism in the community, and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Moment um is building in Gettysburg’s downtown on several of these projects, some of which have already been completed and others will be coming on line in t...
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Civil War Records Stolen from Library Exhibit
2006-09-07 01:33:00
This appeared in today's edition of the American Libraries Direct.A thief took two Civil War documents from a sealed case at the mainbranch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NorthCarolina, the weekend of August 26. The display case, which has since been removed, was sealed by screws.Two staff members could see the display from their desks but were oftenaway helping patrons."I can only say that maybe [the documents] offended someone, or maybethey thought they were worth a whole lot of money," said ArchivistSheila Bumgarner, who curated the exhibit, in the August 31 CharlotteObserver. The items, a handwritten furlough for a Confederate soldierand a certificate of medical examination for a slave, had a combinedvalue of about $400, according to the library. However, other documentsleft behind in the exhibit were more valuable.Retired police captain Walt Hilderman, who loaned the documents to thelibrary, said that the thief could have been motivated by controver...
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Civil War Book News Update
2006-09-05 21:26:00
A much anticipated updating of the Civil War Book News has happened, with the first wave of 2006 postings now available. Do yourself a favor, and take a peek. Dimitri Rotov, the editor, has done a pretty thorough job once again. Please be aware that all links launch popup windows. If you have a popup blocker, you may need to defeat it by right clicking on the link, then selecting "open in new window."
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Civil War News Round-Up
2006-09-05 21:05:00
Confederate cruiser died a long way from her element(NC)Confederate grave markers found (MS)LSU students plan tailgate protests of Confederate flag (LA)Civil War comes alive in Lake Villa (IL)Civil War Enthusiasts Battle For Dade City (FL)Burke Davis, Civil War author, dies (VA)
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The Commercialization of the Confederate Battle Flag
2006-09-01 13:45:00
My blog-pal Greg Roach sent me this interesting link from a blog called "FourFour," written by a guy named Rich Juzwiak from Brooklyn, NY. I did chuckle a bit, as I have two of the offending t-shirts mentioned in the story (the "History Lesson" one, and I sport a "I'd Rather Be Historically Accurate..." shirt, albeit a green t-shirt with yellow writing, and no flag to be found). I do think that the Confederate Battle flag has been commercialized to death (anything to make a buck, hey guys) but I have always looked at the flag as a historical symbol of a terrible conflict, not the "racist" icon it has turned into.
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Civil War News Roundup
2006-08-13 15:28:00
Civil War Heritage Remembered In Rutherford County (TN)Teachers Expierience “Antebellum, Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction” (VA) Galpin Civil War Roundtable plans fall trip (NY)Civil War Trail to help tell Hanover's story (PA)Civil War marker now rests in Mountain Home Cemetery (MI)Civil War forts securing future (TN)Civil War roundtable visits Newtonia (MO)
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