Let’s journey through history as we uncover the extraordinary tale of the Battle of Philippi in West Virginia. Amidst the turmoil of the Civil War's first land battle, a remarkable figure emerged...
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The Shot Heard in Philippi
Let's delve into how a single mother's gunshot catalyzed the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Discover the sequence of events that led thousands of Union and Confederate troops to...
Shadowed Valor: The Georgetown Raid of July 1863
Step back in time to 1863 and explore the captivating tale of Georgetown's historic raid. Discover how Confederate raiders, led by the Morgan brothers, descended upon the town in a quest for...
Lost Letters and Family Ties: A Civil War Chronicle
Join me on an emotional tale of the Clarkson family, intertwined with the tumult of the American Civil War. Through letters that span years, we'll unveil stories of love, hope, loss, and resilience.
Famous Civil War Battlefields
So, if you’re planning on trekking to one of the famous Civil War battlefields across the country, which ones should be on the top of your list?
Why Did Some African-Americans Fight for the Confederacy?
The presence of African American soldiers in the Confederate army is a little known fact of the Civil War. Here are the answers you need to know.
Where Did the ‘S’ Come From in Ulysses S. Grant?
Almost everyone has at least a passing familiarity with Ulysses S. Grant, the military, and political figure — the general who helped win the Civil War for the Union and later became president of the...
Using the 1890 US Veterans Schedule
Did you know that alternative records exist to help you fill in the gaps left by the loss of most of the 1890 US federal census? There are several such sources. One of the most useful, but little use...
Mathew Brady: Photographing the Civil War
Have you ever heard of Mathew Brady? If not, he is a name you will want to look into. Because of him & his photographs, we know what the Civil War looked like.
The Last Holdout of the Confederacy
Town Line is a tiny hamlet in upstate New York near the Canadian border that inexplicably voted to secede and join the Confederacy during the Civil War. No one knows why to this day. Here is the...
Civil War Medical Cards: Using Them to Research Your Union Ancestors
Have you ever heard of the Union medical card collection? It is an invaluable and little-known resource for Civil War genealogy research. In this article, I’ll explain how to use it.
Women in the Civil War
Did you know women played a large and important roles in the Civil War? They did. And it wasn't just by keeping the home fires burning. They were real soldiers.
The History of the Confederate Flag
Are you interested in the Confederate flag, for genealogical or historical reasons? Here is the real history of the flag and how it came to be.
The Missouri Compromise: What Was it and How Did it Contribute to the Civil War?
The Missouri Compromise was an important factor in the events that lead up to the Civil War. This is what the Missouri Compromise was, and how it contributed to the Civil War that was to come.
Native Americans in the Civil War: A Forgotten History
Not many people know that Native Americans participated in the Civil War. They actually fought on both sides. Here's why they fought and what role they played.