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. […]
Willkommen, Y’all: A History of Germans in Texas Read Post »
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.
Civil War governor’s mansion in Louisiana destroyed in fire Read Post »
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
Civil War battlefield has a lot to offer Read Post »
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 Post »
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
The Civil War lives this weekend at Hanley Farm Read Post »
It has become a focus of the Baptist church in Shelby that there are flags that should be of greater importance than others. This church decided to hang a Christian flag above the American flag. The senior pastor believes it displays “Bible based patriotism”. The U.S. has had other concerns with flags such as the
Pesky flags keep popping up in the pulpit Read Post »
The National Archives Project will allow Jewish soldiers of the civil war to be identified and will be available online in 2017, including photographs and written documents. Currently, records have only been available from “The American Jew as Patriot, Soldier and Citizen”, by Simon Wolfs in 1985, which comprised of a total of 10,000 names;
A Very Jewish Civil War Read Post »
In Cottage Grove, Oregon, at their annual Bohemia Mining Days Festival- organizers of the festival asked to not have the Confederate Flag up and said it was inappropriate. Many people spoke up in protest that the flag shouldn’t be taken down. Some said that the flag should be up because it represented southern heritage and
Conflict Over Confederate Flags at Cottage Grove Festival Read Post »
There are some residents interested in raising money for a monument in Munn Park. The monument is to honor those who served in the Confederate army. Although this is an issue for the town to consider as it would be a positive attribute to the town and bring in visitors; the City Manager Tony Delgado
Pavilion offer could displace Confederate monument Read Post »
A Demopolis police officer is on administrative leave after crashing into the Confederate monument. The incident occurred early in the morning on Saturday July 16th, 2016. The officer was reportedly not hurt from the incident. Demopolis Police Chief Tommie Reese reported on the incident and stated that is under further investigation. No further details are
Demopolis Police Officer crashes into Confederate monument Read Post »
