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Whether you’re a seasoned history buff or just beginning your exploration of the Civil War, our blog provides an educational and immersive experience that will captivate and inspire. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let the journey begin.
Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and the Emancipation Proclamation
We recently interviewed historian Nigel Hamilton about his book, Lincoln Vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents. The focus of his research was on the period between the presidential inaugurations and Lincoln’s issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1,...
Thanksgiving and the Civil War
On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation establishing the last Thursday of November as: “a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.” He continued: “In the midst of a civil war of unequaled...
Savings & Trust: The Rise and Fall of the Freedman’s Bank
On November 20 at 7pm, University of Virginia associate professor of history, Dr. Justene Hill Edwards, will share the full and tragic story of the Freedman’s Bank as she talks about her new book Savings & Loan: The Rise and Fall of the Freedman’s Bank. You can...
Nathan Bedford Forrest: Reckoning with the Devil
Our next Civil Conversation will take place on Thursday, October 17th at 7pm via Zoom and features the latest work by Dr. Court Carney, professor of history at Stephen F. Austin State University.Court Carney's "Reckoning with the Devil"According to the LSU Press...