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31 May 2006
Behind the Scenes: Horses of Getysburg
Looks like I'll be off to Leesburg, VA next weekend at the invitation of Inecom Entertainment to attend "Behind the Scenes with Horses of Gettysburg." The event is intended to give audiences an inside look at the documentary, a chance to learn about producing films today and little-known details about working with live animals in films. The DVD "Horses of Gettysburg" commemorates the honor and courage of the 72,000 horses and mules that participated in the Battle of Gettysburg. Director/Producer Mark Bussler is quoted as saying that "The film appeals to anyone who is passionate about horses or wants to learn more about the Civil War and American History."
Admission is free but seating is limited so if you can get there, reserve your ticket by contacting the Leesburg Bookstore or All the King's Horses ASAP.
The Days' Schedule:
Tally Ho Theatre - 10:00 am
* Introduction by special guest - Honorable
Kristen C. Umstattd, Mayor of Leesburg
* Film highlights and discussion with Narrator
Ronald F. Maxwell and Director Mark Bussler
* 19 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Leesburg Bookstore - Immediately following Film highlights/discussion:
* Meet Narrator Ron Maxwell and Producer/Director Mark Bussler and have them sign your copy of Horses of Gettysburg
* 13 Wirt Street SW
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
* (571) 258-0012
All the King's Horses -2:00 - 4:00 pm
* Meet Civil War reenactors and their horses
* 24 South King Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
* (703) 777-7989 ¶ 5/31/2006 08:27:00 PM 25 comments
Looks like I'll be off to Leesburg, VA next weekend at the invitation of Inecom Entertainment to attend "Behind the Scenes with Horses of Gettysburg." The event is intended to give audiences an inside look at the documentary, a chance to learn about producing films today and little-known details about working with live animals in films. The DVD "Horses of Gettysburg" commemorates the honor and courage of the 72,000 horses and mules that participated in the Battle of Gettysburg. Director/Producer Mark Bussler is quoted as saying that "The film appeals to anyone who is passionate about horses or wants to learn more about the Civil War and American History."
Admission is free but seating is limited so if you can get there, reserve your ticket by contacting the Leesburg Bookstore or All the King's Horses ASAP.
The Days' Schedule:
Tally Ho Theatre - 10:00 am
* Introduction by special guest - Honorable
Kristen C. Umstattd, Mayor of Leesburg
* Film highlights and discussion with Narrator
Ronald F. Maxwell and Director Mark Bussler
* 19 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Leesburg Bookstore - Immediately following Film highlights/discussion:
* Meet Narrator Ron Maxwell and Producer/Director Mark Bussler and have them sign your copy of Horses of Gettysburg
* 13 Wirt Street SW
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
* (571) 258-0012
All the King's Horses -2:00 - 4:00 pm
* Meet Civil War reenactors and their horses
* 24 South King Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
* (703) 777-7989 ¶ 5/31/2006 08:27:00 PM 25 comments
30 May 2006
8th New York Cavalry Monument Damaged at Gettysburg
National Park Service officials at Gettysburg National Military Park are seeking for information in relation to a hit-and-run accident involving the monument placed in honor of the 8th New York Cavalry, which is located on South Reynolds Avenue on the battlefield. The incident occurred sometime late on the night of May 20 - 21, 2006. Law Enforcement Rangers have recovered parts from the automobile believed to be involved from the scene, and believe it to be a mid-1990s red Ford Mustang. The vehicle being sought may show damage on right side of the front area, including the headlight. Damage to the stone 8th New York Cavalry monument was minor. Anyone with information is asked to call 717/ 334-0909.
The 8th New York Cavalry, also known as the "The Rochester Regiment" and "The Crooks Cavalry Regiment," was organized at the Rochester, NY fairgrounds and mustered into service between November 23-28, 1861 and October 4, 1862, as a three-year regiment. At Gettysburg, as part of Buford's Division, they formed the forward skirmish line, bravely fighting for nearly three hours before falling back to the main battle line on McPherson's Ridge on Day 1. Other major engagements the 8th were a part of were Winchester, Antietam, Upperville, Barbee's Cross Roads, Beverly Ford, Locust Grove, Hawe's Shop, Wilson's Raid, White Oak Swamp, Opequan, Cedar Creek, and the Appomattox Campaign. ¶ 5/30/2006 11:54:00 AM 1 comments
National Park Service officials at Gettysburg National Military Park are seeking for information in relation to a hit-and-run accident involving the monument placed in honor of the 8th New York Cavalry, which is located on South Reynolds Avenue on the battlefield. The incident occurred sometime late on the night of May 20 - 21, 2006. Law Enforcement Rangers have recovered parts from the automobile believed to be involved from the scene, and believe it to be a mid-1990s red Ford Mustang. The vehicle being sought may show damage on right side of the front area, including the headlight. Damage to the stone 8th New York Cavalry monument was minor. Anyone with information is asked to call 717/ 334-0909.
The 8th New York Cavalry, also known as the "The Rochester Regiment" and "The Crooks Cavalry Regiment," was organized at the Rochester, NY fairgrounds and mustered into service between November 23-28, 1861 and October 4, 1862, as a three-year regiment. At Gettysburg, as part of Buford's Division, they formed the forward skirmish line, bravely fighting for nearly three hours before falling back to the main battle line on McPherson's Ridge on Day 1. Other major engagements the 8th were a part of were Winchester, Antietam, Upperville, Barbee's Cross Roads, Beverly Ford, Locust Grove, Hawe's Shop, Wilson's Raid, White Oak Swamp, Opequan, Cedar Creek, and the Appomattox Campaign. ¶ 5/30/2006 11:54:00 AM 1 comments
Volunteers Needed for New Gettysburg “Ambassador Corps” Program
A new volunteer program at Gettysburg National Military Park has been created called the "Ambassador Corps." The new volunteer program will be in addition to the park’s popular Park Watch volunteer patrol program, Adopt-a-Position program, and the Civil War Living History volunteer program. You must be able to give at least 4 hours a week to the program. Read here for more details.
¶ 5/30/2006 11:27:00 AM 0 comments
Today in Civil War History
1862 - Confederates evacuate Corinth, Mississippi ¶ 5/30/2006 09:25:00 AM 1 comments
1862 - Confederates evacuate Corinth, Mississippi ¶ 5/30/2006 09:25:00 AM 1 comments
29 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1864 - Union troops reach Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia ¶ 5/29/2006 11:51:00 AM 0 comments
1864 - Union troops reach Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia ¶ 5/29/2006 11:51:00 AM 0 comments
28 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
Rev. Samuel Harrison, chaplain of the 54th Massachusetts
1863 -The 54th Massachusetts leaves Boston ¶ 5/28/2006 06:14:00 PM 1 comments
Rev. Samuel Harrison, chaplain of the 54th Massachusetts1863 -The 54th Massachusetts leaves Boston ¶ 5/28/2006 06:14:00 PM 1 comments
Civil War News Roundup
Civil War memorials in Sullivan get their due with plaque, restoration(IL)
Phillipsburg soldiers fought with Company E in Civil War (NJ)
Civil War soldier receives proper honors (MI)
Famous war heroes who are buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (IL)
Fifth-graders recruited for Civil War (OH) ¶ 5/28/2006 06:06:00 PM 1 comments
Phillipsburg soldiers fought with Company E in Civil War (NJ)
Civil War soldier receives proper honors (MI)
Famous war heroes who are buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (IL)
Fifth-graders recruited for Civil War (OH) ¶ 5/28/2006 06:06:00 PM 1 comments
27 May 2006
Lincoln & Lee at Antietam
I watched "Lincoln & Lee at Antietam" last evening. It's part of the "Minutes of History" series from Inecom Entertainment. Very enjoyable. I'll have a "real" review ready by Tuesday. ¶ 5/27/2006 07:26:00 AM 0 comments
I watched "Lincoln & Lee at Antietam" last evening. It's part of the "Minutes of History" series from Inecom Entertainment. Very enjoyable. I'll have a "real" review ready by Tuesday. ¶ 5/27/2006 07:26:00 AM 0 comments
25 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1863 - First Battle of Winchester, Virginia ¶ 5/25/2006 10:15:00 AM 1 comments
1863 - First Battle of Winchester, Virginia ¶ 5/25/2006 10:15:00 AM 1 comments
24 May 2006
NPS Official, US Senator Help Company Pay Lower Fine for Earthworks Destruction
Murphy
McConnell
Prosecution of a politically-connected developer who destroyed irreplaceable Confederate breastworks in a national park has been hampered by the intervention of a powerful U.S. Senator and the Deputy Director of the Park Service who bought a condominium in the development, according to agency documents released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The case was finally settled, more than four years after the violation, for far less than had been originally assessed and only after the behind-the-scenes lobbying was threatened with exposure.
On July 11, 2001 a National Park Service (NPS) ranger discovered that an employee of Fawn Lake, a real estate development in Fredericksburg, Virginia, damaged approximately a half acre (24,000 sq. ft.) of Confederate earthworks on Longstreet Drive in the Wilderness Battlefield portion of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Fawn Lake is a golf-course community of 1,400 luxury condominiums, ranging from $700,000 to $1.4 million, whose website touts that “the land surrounding Fawn Lake is rich in Civil War history.” It is a project of NTS Development Company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, whose President and CEO is Brian Lavin, a campaign contributor to Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the Majority Whip.
Two years earlier, in July 1999, NTS had destroyed 100 feet of Confederate earthworks. Despite the intervention of Sen. McConnell, NTS paid $60,000 in a settlement of a $96,000 assessment brought by the Park Service. For the more serious repeat violation in 2001, NPS asked for a considerably bigger fine.
This time around, however, Sen. McConnell had an inside ally, NPS Deputy Director Don Murphy, who lives in Fawn Lake and is a member of its homeowner’s association. Staff from Sen. McConnell’s office contacted the NPS Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs, headed by a Bush political appointee named Jeff Taylor. In a series of meetings and phone conversations, McConnell’s staff, Murphy, Taylor and lawyers for NTS focused on how to reduce, or possibly waive, the monetary damages.
These “negotiations” excluded agency lawyers and the historical resource specialists who would normally handle such matters and were to culminate in one last meeting, on September 29, 2005. As that date neared, two things happened to derail it: NPS staff started voicing objections and PEER submitted the first of two Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover the details of NTS’ longstanding resistance to accepting liability. Murphy stepped aside and the meeting was rescheduled with government lawyers present. In December 2005, NTS finally agreed to pay a reduced fine of $88,300.
“This is a textbook case of political string-pulling to impede protection of our heritage resources,” stated PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch, noting that the Park Service is still withholding an estimated 40 pages of the most sensitive communications about the case. “Only the threat of exposure caused the cockroaches to scuttle, allowing a watered-down approximation of justice to occur.” ¶ 5/24/2006 08:16:00 AM 1 comments
Murphy
McConnellProsecution of a politically-connected developer who destroyed irreplaceable Confederate breastworks in a national park has been hampered by the intervention of a powerful U.S. Senator and the Deputy Director of the Park Service who bought a condominium in the development, according to agency documents released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The case was finally settled, more than four years after the violation, for far less than had been originally assessed and only after the behind-the-scenes lobbying was threatened with exposure.
On July 11, 2001 a National Park Service (NPS) ranger discovered that an employee of Fawn Lake, a real estate development in Fredericksburg, Virginia, damaged approximately a half acre (24,000 sq. ft.) of Confederate earthworks on Longstreet Drive in the Wilderness Battlefield portion of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Fawn Lake is a golf-course community of 1,400 luxury condominiums, ranging from $700,000 to $1.4 million, whose website touts that “the land surrounding Fawn Lake is rich in Civil War history.” It is a project of NTS Development Company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, whose President and CEO is Brian Lavin, a campaign contributor to Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the Majority Whip.
Two years earlier, in July 1999, NTS had destroyed 100 feet of Confederate earthworks. Despite the intervention of Sen. McConnell, NTS paid $60,000 in a settlement of a $96,000 assessment brought by the Park Service. For the more serious repeat violation in 2001, NPS asked for a considerably bigger fine.
This time around, however, Sen. McConnell had an inside ally, NPS Deputy Director Don Murphy, who lives in Fawn Lake and is a member of its homeowner’s association. Staff from Sen. McConnell’s office contacted the NPS Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs, headed by a Bush political appointee named Jeff Taylor. In a series of meetings and phone conversations, McConnell’s staff, Murphy, Taylor and lawyers for NTS focused on how to reduce, or possibly waive, the monetary damages.
These “negotiations” excluded agency lawyers and the historical resource specialists who would normally handle such matters and were to culminate in one last meeting, on September 29, 2005. As that date neared, two things happened to derail it: NPS staff started voicing objections and PEER submitted the first of two Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover the details of NTS’ longstanding resistance to accepting liability. Murphy stepped aside and the meeting was rescheduled with government lawyers present. In December 2005, NTS finally agreed to pay a reduced fine of $88,300.
“This is a textbook case of political string-pulling to impede protection of our heritage resources,” stated PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch, noting that the Park Service is still withholding an estimated 40 pages of the most sensitive communications about the case. “Only the threat of exposure caused the cockroaches to scuttle, allowing a watered-down approximation of justice to occur.” ¶ 5/24/2006 08:16:00 AM 1 comments
Today in Civil War History
Grand Review, May 23-24 1865
1861 - USA Troops Occupy Alexandria, VA
1864 - Battle of North Anna continues
1865 - End of Two-Day Grand Review of USA Armies in Washington, DC ¶ 5/24/2006 07:49:00 AM 0 comments
Grand Review, May 23-24 18651861 - USA Troops Occupy Alexandria, VA
1864 - Battle of North Anna continues
1865 - End of Two-Day Grand Review of USA Armies in Washington, DC ¶ 5/24/2006 07:49:00 AM 0 comments
Civil War News Roundup
Civil War Memorial Destroyed (VA)
Whimsical statue may be illegal at GR Civil War memorial park (MI)
Civil War Cannons to be fired Saturday (IA) ¶ 5/24/2006 07:45:00 AM 2 comments
Whimsical statue may be illegal at GR Civil War memorial park (MI)
Civil War Cannons to be fired Saturday (IA) ¶ 5/24/2006 07:45:00 AM 2 comments
23 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
North Anna River, VA
1861 - Virginia Secedes From the Union.
1864 - Fighting begins on the North Anna River, Virginia ¶ 5/23/2006 09:30:00 AM 0 comments
North Anna River, VA1861 - Virginia Secedes From the Union.
1864 - Fighting begins on the North Anna River, Virginia ¶ 5/23/2006 09:30:00 AM 0 comments
22 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1856 - Preston Brooks attacks Charles Sumner ¶ 5/22/2006 07:55:00 AM 0 comments
1856 - Preston Brooks attacks Charles Sumner ¶ 5/22/2006 07:55:00 AM 0 comments
21 May 2006
Civil War News Roundup
Civil War-Era Fort Up for Sale on EBay (NY)
New Book Offers Rare Civil War Photos (DC)
Schererville, Dyer students experience Civil War culture (IN)
Staying in character part of the job at Civil War Days (IL) ¶ 5/21/2006 09:26:00 AM 2 comments
New Book Offers Rare Civil War Photos (DC)
Schererville, Dyer students experience Civil War culture (IN)
Staying in character part of the job at Civil War Days (IL) ¶ 5/21/2006 09:26:00 AM 2 comments
Today in Civil War History
1863 - The Siege of Port Hudson begins ¶ 5/21/2006 08:57:00 AM 4 comments
1863 - The Siege of Port Hudson begins ¶ 5/21/2006 08:57:00 AM 4 comments
My Apologies
Sorry about the lack of posts the last couple of days. Real life got in the way. My son, Seth, a senior at Drury High School here in North Adams, MA, competed in the Berkshire County Track & Field meet, held at Williams College yesterday. He is the county champ in the 110 meter hurdles, and placed 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles, 4th in the Triple Jump, and 7th in the Long Jump. Now it's on to the Western Massachusetts Track & Field meet next weekend to be held at Holyoke (MA) High School. I'll keep you posted...
¶ 5/21/2006 08:52:00 AM 0 comments
18 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1863 - The Siege of Vicksburg Commences ¶ 5/18/2006 11:05:00 AM 0 comments
1863 - The Siege of Vicksburg Commences ¶ 5/18/2006 11:05:00 AM 0 comments
17 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1863 - Battle of Big Black River, Mississippi ¶ 5/17/2006 08:29:00 AM 2 comments
1863 - Battle of Big Black River, Mississippi ¶ 5/17/2006 08:29:00 AM 2 comments
Civil War News Roundup
Memorial Day rededication for Civil War cannon (NY)
Movies open up Civil War history (CA)
Civil War Customs (GA)
Public should protect Civil War cemetery (AL)
S.E. Iowa Civil War heroes remembered (IA)
Civil War enthusiasts rally around tattered flag (KS) ¶ 5/17/2006 08:19:00 AM 0 comments
Movies open up Civil War history (CA)
Civil War Customs (GA)
Public should protect Civil War cemetery (AL)
S.E. Iowa Civil War heroes remembered (IA)
Civil War enthusiasts rally around tattered flag (KS) ¶ 5/17/2006 08:19:00 AM 0 comments
16 May 2006
Changes
A few changes in the offering. I have gone to a new template in anticipation of some upcoming business changes in "Strike the Tent..." and to open up the spacing a bit more. As I play around with it over the next couple of weeks, I sshould be able to get it right eventually. Bear with me, folks...
¶ 5/16/2006 03:06:00 PM 1 comments
20th Maine Retail Store To Close
I was saddened to learn of the impending closing of the 20th Maine retail store in Freeport, Maine. It was usually the first stop on our journeys to L.L. Bean. I wish Pat & Ron Hodgdon all the best, good luck with the continuation of the catalog sales, and give Dixie a biscuit for me! Ironically, it was just yesterday that I broke my cherrywood cannon bookmark I received as a gift, purchased at the store in 2001. ¶ 5/16/2006 08:42:00 AM 1 comments
I was saddened to learn of the impending closing of the 20th Maine retail store in Freeport, Maine. It was usually the first stop on our journeys to L.L. Bean. I wish Pat & Ron Hodgdon all the best, good luck with the continuation of the catalog sales, and give Dixie a biscuit for me! Ironically, it was just yesterday that I broke my cherrywood cannon bookmark I received as a gift, purchased at the store in 2001. ¶ 5/16/2006 08:42:00 AM 1 comments
Today in Civil War History
1863 - Battle of Champion's Hill, Mississippi ¶ 5/16/2006 07:03:00 AM 0 comments
1863 - Battle of Champion's Hill, Mississippi ¶ 5/16/2006 07:03:00 AM 0 comments
15 May 2006
Park Service Raising Fees, Cutting Services
Millions of visitors to national parks across the country this summer will find higher fees, closed facilities, reduced maintenance and fewer rangers to explain the natural wonders because of the squeeze of tight budgets. Looks like I might need a new career goal...
¶ 5/15/2006 09:50:00 AM 0 comments
A Couple of Changes
A couple of changes to pass along. I have added a link area for Living History Units, with the first two being the 19th U.S. Regulars, and the 154th New York. If you want your unit added, send me an email with your URL and I will be glad to add it. I have also expanded the front page from 7 to 30 days. I had a few emails asking if I could do that, and I am glad to oblige.
¶ 5/15/2006 08:48:00 AM 0 comments
14 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1864 - The Battle of Resaca, Georgia, begins ¶ 5/14/2006 06:47:00 AM 0 comments
1864 - The Battle of Resaca, Georgia, begins ¶ 5/14/2006 06:47:00 AM 0 comments
13 May 2006
Next Up: MMH, Norwich University
Master of Military History
This current and topical program delivers far more than just a study of American military history. Using the common threads woven between history, conflict, and humanity, the curriculum emphasizes objective analysis and critical thinking - qualities invaluable in business, teaching, government, and military work. You will graduate from this program with a sophisticated understanding of the framework through which many aspects of historical events and human behavior can be understood.
Norwich MMH Website ¶ 5/13/2006 07:36:00 AM 0 comments
This current and topical program delivers far more than just a study of American military history. Using the common threads woven between history, conflict, and humanity, the curriculum emphasizes objective analysis and critical thinking - qualities invaluable in business, teaching, government, and military work. You will graduate from this program with a sophisticated understanding of the framework through which many aspects of historical events and human behavior can be understood.
Norwich MMH Website ¶ 5/13/2006 07:36:00 AM 0 comments
12 May 2006
Civil War News Roundup
A Treasury With Civil War Photos at Its Heart (PA)
Around South County: Kids learn Civil War soldier's life (MD)
Civil War: Keeping history alive in the first national military park (TN)
Civil War monument to be cleaned, repaired (NJ)
Founder's Day: This year's Civil War fight bigger than ever (NJ)
Nichols College to give town replicas of Civil War tablets (MA)
SU students develop local Civil War tour (PA
Civil War soldier given headstone after 100 years (MD) ¶ 5/12/2006 08:11:00 AM 1 comments
Around South County: Kids learn Civil War soldier's life (MD)
Civil War: Keeping history alive in the first national military park (TN)
Civil War monument to be cleaned, repaired (NJ)
Founder's Day: This year's Civil War fight bigger than ever (NJ)
Nichols College to give town replicas of Civil War tablets (MA)
SU students develop local Civil War tour (PA
Civil War soldier given headstone after 100 years (MD) ¶ 5/12/2006 08:11:00 AM 1 comments
11 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1864 - The middle of May was the unluckiest period for the Confederacy. Yesterday was the 143 anniversary of the death of Jackson, and today, Confederate Cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart is mortally wounded. Should have shut down operations during this time... ¶ 5/11/2006 06:49:00 AM 0 comments
1864 - The middle of May was the unluckiest period for the Confederacy. Yesterday was the 143 anniversary of the death of Jackson, and today, Confederate Cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart is mortally wounded. Should have shut down operations during this time... ¶ 5/11/2006 06:49:00 AM 0 comments
10 May 2006
Today in Civil War History:"He has lost his left arm, but I have lost my right arm."
1863 - Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson dies ¶ 5/10/2006 08:06:00 AM 0 comments
1863 - Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson dies ¶ 5/10/2006 08:06:00 AM 0 comments
09 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1864 - Union troops take Snake Creek Gap, Georgia ¶ 5/09/2006 06:03:00 PM 0 comments
1864 - Union troops take Snake Creek Gap, Georgia ¶ 5/09/2006 06:03:00 PM 0 comments
08 May 2006
No "Last Full Measure"
Some unwanted news from "Jeff Shaara.com...This may be old news to some, but I just became aware of it today...
REGARDING "THE LAST FULL MEASURE":
Many of you have written, asking if the film version of this book is being produced, to complete the Civil War trilogy. Unfortunately, because of the poor box office results for "Gods and Generals", Ted Turner has dropped all plans to finance a film version of "Last Full Measure". Someone else may yet step forward, but so far, no one in Hollywood has shown interest. Despite the many rumors to the contrary, I'm sorry to say that no film is now in the works.
Jeff Shaara. ¶ 5/08/2006 02:35:00 PM 0 comments
REGARDING "THE LAST FULL MEASURE":
Many of you have written, asking if the film version of this book is being produced, to complete the Civil War trilogy. Unfortunately, because of the poor box office results for "Gods and Generals", Ted Turner has dropped all plans to finance a film version of "Last Full Measure". Someone else may yet step forward, but so far, no one in Hollywood has shown interest. Despite the many rumors to the contrary, I'm sorry to say that no film is now in the works.
Jeff Shaara. ¶ 5/08/2006 02:35:00 PM 0 comments
Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields : Discovering America's Hallowed Ground
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books (April 25, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0345464885
In a pleasant departure from his novels, Jeff writes a non-fiction book taking a look at ten of the most emotional Civil War sites, explaining in easy terms the history of what occurred there, why the events that happened there were important, and my favorite parts, what you should see and experience there when you make your visit there today. The sites here highlights in his book are:
Shiloh (Tennessee)
Antietam (Maryland)
Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville (Virginia)
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania)
Vicksburg (Mississippi)
Chickamauga (Georgia)
The Wilderness/Spotsylvania (Virginia)
New Market (Virginia)
Cold Harbor (Virginia)
Petersburg (Virginia)
Take it from me, an amateur book reviewer, this is worth the price. ¶ 5/08/2006 10:55:00 AM 2 comments
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books (April 25, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0345464885
In a pleasant departure from his novels, Jeff writes a non-fiction book taking a look at ten of the most emotional Civil War sites, explaining in easy terms the history of what occurred there, why the events that happened there were important, and my favorite parts, what you should see and experience there when you make your visit there today. The sites here highlights in his book are:
Shiloh (Tennessee)
Antietam (Maryland)
Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville (Virginia)
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania)
Vicksburg (Mississippi)
Chickamauga (Georgia)
The Wilderness/Spotsylvania (Virginia)
New Market (Virginia)
Cold Harbor (Virginia)
Petersburg (Virginia)
Take it from me, an amateur book reviewer, this is worth the price. ¶ 5/08/2006 10:55:00 AM 2 comments
Today in Civil War History
1864 - Lee beats Grant to Spotsylvania ¶ 5/08/2006 07:55:00 AM 1 comments
1864 - Lee beats Grant to Spotsylvania ¶ 5/08/2006 07:55:00 AM 1 comments
06 May 2006
New Blog, and an Apology
Thanks to Mike Koepke over at Mike's Civil War Musings, I can add another Civil War themed blog to the mix. "Seeing the Elephant" (recreated) joins the ever-growing list. Welcome Aboard! My apologies are to all who read here, as I have added a donation icon in the link row to the right. Graduation is next weekend, I have no full time work yet, so I'm just throwing it in there. I promise it goes away as soon as full-time work is found. If you feel this blog is worth a little, you can give me a temporary hand keeping it going. I would really rather you all just keep showing up here, reading and encouraging me. Thanks...
¶ 5/06/2006 02:45:00 PM 1 comments
Civil War News Roundup
Concern Expressed Over Removal of Civil War from Curriculum (GA)
Steeped in history, Wilderness farmhouse amid restoration (VA)
Help Sought to Save Complex Built as Soldier Training Camp (CT)
Antietam called 'economic engine' (MD)
N.C. county declares Confederate history week (NC)
Road trip to 1863: For Civil War tourism, the address is Gettysburg (PA)
The battle of historic preservation (VA) ¶ 5/06/2006 11:26:00 AM 0 comments
Steeped in history, Wilderness farmhouse amid restoration (VA)
Help Sought to Save Complex Built as Soldier Training Camp (CT)
Antietam called 'economic engine' (MD)
N.C. county declares Confederate history week (NC)
Road trip to 1863: For Civil War tourism, the address is Gettysburg (PA)
The battle of historic preservation (VA) ¶ 5/06/2006 11:26:00 AM 0 comments
Today in Civil War History
1864 - Grant and Lee continue fighting in the Wilderness
1861 - Great Britain Proclaims Its Neutrality
1864 - CSA Cavalry Begins Campaign North of the Arkansas River ¶ 5/06/2006 11:15:00 AM 0 comments
1861 - Great Britain Proclaims Its Neutrality
1864 - CSA Cavalry Begins Campaign North of the Arkansas River ¶ 5/06/2006 11:15:00 AM 0 comments
05 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1864 - Grant and Lee clash in the Wilderness forest
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04 May 2006
Civil War News Roundup
Civil War Camp Of Instruction Set At Fort Ontario May 6 (NY)
Roanoke visitors bureau unveils Civil War trail project (VA)
Re-enactors teach students about Civil War (MD)
Civil War forged bond between generals (OH)
Civil War Days concludes with battle (KY)
Bundled attractions look for visitor boost (OH) ¶ 5/04/2006 10:57:00 AM 0 comments
Roanoke visitors bureau unveils Civil War trail project (VA)
Re-enactors teach students about Civil War (MD)
Civil War forged bond between generals (OH)
Civil War Days concludes with battle (KY)
Bundled attractions look for visitor boost (OH) ¶ 5/04/2006 10:57:00 AM 0 comments
Today in Civil War History
1864 - Army of the Potomac crosses the Rapidan
Interesting to note that the Rapidan, which flows from the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Rappahannock River, is named from a combination of the word "rapids" with the name of Queen Anne of England. It's also one of the top 5 trout fishing waters in Virginia. ¶ 5/04/2006 07:32:00 AM 0 comments
Interesting to note that the Rapidan, which flows from the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Rappahannock River, is named from a combination of the word "rapids" with the name of Queen Anne of England. It's also one of the top 5 trout fishing waters in Virginia. ¶ 5/04/2006 07:32:00 AM 0 comments
03 May 2006
"Strike The Tent..." Flies Solo
The semester is over, I have only 1 final exam (two, if you count the optional "Intro to Psychology") and I am finishing up a couple of papers that are due on Saturday. Graduation is on May 13th. I've picked up my honor cords from Alpha Lamda Delta (Freshman Honors) and from Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors.) I am taking this opportunity to thank the rest of my "Topics: The Civil War" class for their encouragement and contributions. The blog is going solo now. It's just me and the Civil War. Hopefully, I can have a bit more time to really put a little more personal commentary and writings on here, and not rely on other sources so much. Of course, that all depends on the employment I can find, and my wife says I must find some. Thanks to the first 1,000 visitors, and I look forward to continued blogging for a long, long time.
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02 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1863 - Jackson flanks Hooker at Chancellorsville
1862 - Confederate forces evacuate Yorktown during the Peninsular campaign ¶ 5/02/2006 06:56:00 AM 0 comments
1862 - Confederate forces evacuate Yorktown during the Peninsular campaign ¶ 5/02/2006 06:56:00 AM 0 comments
01 May 2006
Today in Civil War History
1863 - Battle of Chancellorsville begins ¶ 5/01/2006 07:23:00 AM 0 comments
1863 - Battle of Chancellorsville begins ¶ 5/01/2006 07:23:00 AM 0 comments
