The sons of Confederate Veterans camp built a float out of a twenty inch trailer. They used banners and flags to decorate their float. A man walked alongside the float handing out Sons of Confederate veterans flyers. The float was overall a success, and there are pictures for any of you who missed it! SCV […]
SCV Camp 458 4th of July Parade Float a great success! Read More »
A confederate monument that had been vandalized after some race related events in Charleston. Removal of the graffitti had also erased some of the writing on the base of the monument, so a painter was hired to do the repairs. Aware of the controversy surrounding the monument, the painter expressed that he had some concern
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American history buffs will be happy to know that another Civil War re-enactment is set to commence on October 8th of this year. The Princeton Civil War Committee will start fundraising for the event in August. There are all ready more re-enactors signed up for this years event than the entire roster for 2015. If
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In 2014 Travis Folk came up with the idea to develop a map company that combines both CAD maps and manually created maps. His company, New World Cartography, aims to appeal especially to customers who are also history buffs. He is based in North Carolina and works with two craftsmen from South Carolina. Southern-Made Maps
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“Free State of Jones,” is a movie that tells the true-life story of William “Newt” Knight, a Confederate soldier. Knight is played by Matthew McConaughey. Jones County is in Mississippi, and the movie takes place during the Civil War. The movie has been described as an ambitious undertaking that doesn’t quite reach it’s goal of
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German immigrants have had a profound impact on Texas culture. Germans began immigrating to Texas before statehood in 1846. They brought their culture to the new land and it can still be seen today in buildings, furniture, even food and drinks that seem inherently Texan. German ancestry rivals that of Mexican heritage in sheer population.
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A suspected arson fire claimed the house of a Louisiana Civil War governor on July 14, 2016. Known as the Governor’s Mansion, the structure in Opelousas was occupied by Confederate governor Thomas O. Moore for less than a year in the months between 1862-1863. A museum close by was also burned but not heavily damaged.
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Pea Ridge, Arkansas, not only saved Missouri during the Civil War, but the 4,300 acres were the site of a 26,000-man battle. The present-day park has a little something for everyone including the Elkhorn Tavern, a Junior Ranger program, and special programs and demonstrations – including live artillery firings – throughout the year. Civil War
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High-level details about the restoration done by Frederick & Frederick architects to a house, built in the 19th century and moved to the current location in around 1855, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, once owned by Robert Smalls, a former slave that went on to become a major politician in South Carolina, ultimately representing the
Before and After: Returning the Charm to a Southern Landmark Read More »
Civil war re-enactments are hobbies for many people from the southern states today, for many different reasons. Understanding the culture of the Civil War era is important for men and women from all walks of life, from Native Americans to children. Reenactments accomplish more than just putting on a show, but actively teach what roles
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