Many families in York County, Pennsylvania have old stories and legends from the confederate invasion during the Civil War as part of their history. But just how true are they? Author Scott Mingus has heard many of these tales and anecdotes about legendary confederate figures in York family lore over the years and has also […]
Sorting fact from legend – Robert E. Lee’s visit to Dover PA Read More »
Hemming Park, located in Jacksonville, Florida may be up for designation as a historic landmark, but the idea is cause for local debate. After a brief description of the ordinance that would establish it as a historic site, the article explains why certain locals oppose the motion, namely it would potentially hinder further development in
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Mississippi State University has favored changing their state flag owing to a part of it being the Confederate battle flag in its design. The Mississippi Legislature has not chosen to take action on this. The focus at MSU will be directed toward meeting the needs of their all-time record student enrollment this fall by not
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In an effort to leave their confederate roots in the past and strive for a more equal present and future, two more universities in Mississippi have chosen to stop flying their state flag. State lawmakers failed to take action on a movement to change the state flag, so these universities are taking action by standing
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A detailed account of the adventures of Confederate officer Lt. Gen Jubal Early, and the Union response to his attack on Washington, during the Civil War. After attacking and failing to take Washington, Early withdrew under forced march for four days. The Union caught up to them and a fierce battle was waged. The Confederates
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Lately there has been a bit of a rumble in regards to the Confederate flag and tensions have grown as groups for and against its use collide. The issue of it being seen and flown in government buildings or government funded programs seems to be debated in and out of court more and more. John
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The 5th Texas Regiment had created a new and unique design for their Battle Flag. It looked like the Confederate 1st National Flag, except for one major difference. There was no circle of stars representing Confederate States, only one “lone star” in the upper corner to symbolize Texas. They called it the “Lone Star and Bars.”
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After the bloody battle of Gettysburg General Lee smartly retreated and moved his troops out of the area. If the North had the capacity or the will to keep up the barrage they may have completely won the war at that point. The retreat gave the South the time to heal and regather themselves. I
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The Virginia Flaggers community in Danville, Virginia successfully raised twice the amount they needed to purchase and hoist a 30 x 50 feet flag on Hwy 29, making this the world’s largest Confederate Battle Flag. The excess funds were also able to cover new flags around several of the other 13 Danville flag locations. The
New Flags Installed at Memorial Battle Flag Sites in Danville, Virginia Read More »
John Evans Cummins was a famous resident of Sydney, Ohio, as a lawyer, soldier and politician. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Cummins was commissioned a lieutenant colonel. He took part in many hard-fought battles throughout the war. He was later brevetted to the rank of brigadier general as a reward for gallantry and
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