Posts Tagged ‘civil war’

If you happen to be in or around University Park, PA, you may be interested in a series of three free lectures relating to slavery and the American Civil War. Read the rest of this entry »

Back in the days of the American Civil War, horses were a vital part cog in the war machine. They were used by the cavalry, to move supplies and weapons and as personal transportation between units and by important players in the Civil War. Read the rest of this entry »

The Library of Congress has recently been the recipient of a new collection of American Civil War portraits that they are putting online to share with the public.

This collection of approximately 700 ambrotype and tintype photographs was donated by collector Tom Liljenquist and highlights both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Read the rest of this entry »