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Two men descended from Civil War soldiers met completely by chance at the Battle of Richmond Visitors center. Larry Peterson, a descendant of a Confederate Colonel in the Civil War (Alfred Jefferson Vaughn Jr.), ran across John Landon, a descendant of the Ritchie family (who were part of the Union Army). Both men pointed out […]

The Chesterfield Historical Society and the Magnolia Grange House Museum hosted a special event about the role horses played during the American Civil War. The event called “Horses of Robert E. Lee”, is aimed at viewing the subject through the Civil War’s most famous rider, Confederate General Robert E. Lee. “Horses of Robert E. Lee” rides

This blog post was about a event that was held at the History Center of Olmsted County. A reenactment of some civil war battles. The person writing the post was appalled at how people could think this was a means of glorifying war. At the end of the article stated that he/she hopes people will

If you are planning a vacation to beautiful Milledgeville, Georgia you might notice something odd with one of the historic memorials. The Confederate Memorial has some noticeable damage to it and no it was not caused by vandalism. Authorities posted on Facebook the Memorial was damaged by a car accident. The driver claimed her brakes

Tours of Confederate Monuments in New Orleans may not be taking place for much longer. Recent events have caused residents of New Orleans to take a closer look at what the monuments stand for, why they were erected in the first place, and they may be taken down. Four monuments in total may be affected. Confederate

Civil war soldiers fought for their lives way back in 1864 in Southwest Arkansas. Thanks to a nonprofit these hallowed battlefields may soon be turned into a historic walking venue for history buffs. The Nevada County Depot paid close to one million dollars for ownership of this historic 448 acre property. In 1864 the armies

The Gadsden flag of the Revolutionary War may be the new Confederate Flag when it comes to the U.S. Government’s view of racial discrimination. In an attack against our constitutional liberties, the flag and anything else using the flag’s coined phrase “Don’t Tread on Me,” are being viewed by some as racial harassment. US Government Voiding

Wheeling, West Virginia residents got a unique opportunity to look back into their state’s Civil War history with renowned historian Ed Bearss. A lucky few paid to enjoy a private dinner with Bearss, the former chief historian for the National Parks Service, before he delivered the lecture which was followed by a silent auction. $1,200

Destination DC will not feature an ad for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in its visitors guide because the museum’s logo contains an image of the Confederate battle flag. According to a museum representative, their logo communicates an important part of the organization’s mission. Destination DC is concerned how their readership will feel

This blog took into consideration all of the civil war monuments that have been taken down, and those that are under discussion. The issue it’s investigating is if the southern states, and the confederate generals, were traitors to the country by choosing to secede. This would justify taking down such statues. The blog ultimately decided,