Archive - Civil War Memory

A Conversation With Historian Yael Sternhell

If you have spent any time researching the Civil War, you have no doubt come across and made use of the 128-volume Official Records of the War of the…

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Narrating Slavery in Erik Larson's New Book, The Demon of Unrest

I’ve been eagerly awaiting Erik Larson’s new book, even more so this time around because his subject is the period between Lincoln’s election in…

May 4 •

April 2024

Grape & Canister

A roundup of Civil War news, books, videos, and an Otis pic

Apr 29 •

From 'Diehard Rebel' to Republican Scalawag

An introduction to the correspondence of John Christopher Winsmith

Apr 28 •

Introducing *A Glorious Fate: The Life and Legacy of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw*

Yesterday I sent off my manuscript to The University of North Carolina Press to begin the peer review process. To say that I am relieved would be an…

Apr 22 •

Playing Civil War at Andersonville Prison Camp

There’s a new movie out about what the next civil war might look like. Perhaps you’ve heard about it. I have not seen it and I probably won’t before it…

Apr 19 •

"Never Fight Uphill, Me Boys. Never Fight Uphill"--Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg

A few thoughts about Donald Trump's word salad about the Battle of Gettysburg.

Apr 16 •

Grape & Canister

A roundup of Civil War news, books, videos, and an Otis pic.

Apr 11 •

United Daughters of the Confederacy Lose Tax-Exempt Status on the Anniversary of Robert E. Lee's Surrender at Appomattox

UPDATE: It looks like I may have jumped the gun just a bit. The legislature is required to consider the governor’s recommendations. Either way, the…

Apr 9 •

What's On My Book Stand

Here is a list of the books mentioned in the video. Make sure to check out the publisher’s website as they often offer discounts not available…

Apr 7 •

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Did Harriet Tubman Serve Robert Gould Shaw His Last Meal?

Imagine it for a moment. Harriet Tubman, the “Moses of her People” serving Col. Robert Gould Shaw his final meal on Morris Island before leading the…

Apr 5 •

Will Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Sell the United Daughters of the Confederacy South?

April is Confederate History Month. It’s a bit of a misnomer since the individuals and organizations that take part in his month-long celebration are…

Apr 1 •

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