Congratulations on the essay for University of Nebraska Press - that’s should be an interesting and timely book.
Today’s front page of my hometown paper, the Culpeper Star-Telegram, reported on the commemoration of the Battle of Brandy Station. Some speakers were dressed as reenactors, and there was a Black pastor who spoke about Juneteenth. I’m wondering, do you think there will still be Civil War battle re-enactments in the future? And will we continue to celebrate battles, including rebel victories?
Thank you, and please thank Otis for supporting your work.
Large reenactments have been on the decline in recent years. It's an aging population with few young people picking up the hobby. It's also become more difficult to justify wearing a Confederate uniform and carrying a Confederate flag, even if it is just for educational purposes.
2. I saw your exchange with the author of the Watkins article in JCWE, so I used my University library access to get a copy and read it over the past couple of days. Georgia and I had a GREAT discussion about this on Friday night, I think. I think that was a very good article.
Can't wait to read the book, but even more excited to see pics of Otis. :)
Otis approves this comment. :-)
Otis is adorable🐾❤️
I love the new name, Grape & Canister.
The book for which you’re writing an article sounds intriguing. I’ll be watching for it.
Otis looks great. Hope you are keeping him cool. Big black dog and a hot summer don't mix well.
Glad to hear about your article - do give us the high sign when the book comes out.
Congratulations on the essay for University of Nebraska Press - that’s should be an interesting and timely book.
Today’s front page of my hometown paper, the Culpeper Star-Telegram, reported on the commemoration of the Battle of Brandy Station. Some speakers were dressed as reenactors, and there was a Black pastor who spoke about Juneteenth. I’m wondering, do you think there will still be Civil War battle re-enactments in the future? And will we continue to celebrate battles, including rebel victories?
Thank you, and please thank Otis for supporting your work.
Thank you.
Large reenactments have been on the decline in recent years. It's an aging population with few young people picking up the hobby. It's also become more difficult to justify wearing a Confederate uniform and carrying a Confederate flag, even if it is just for educational purposes.
Oh, and I like the new title - very appropriate.
1. Otis could become the star of your posts!
2. I saw your exchange with the author of the Watkins article in JCWE, so I used my University library access to get a copy and read it over the past couple of days. Georgia and I had a GREAT discussion about this on Friday night, I think. I think that was a very good article.
I could probably more quickly increase my subscriptions just with pics of Otis. LOL
It's one of the best articles that I've recently read in the JCWE.
We agree. Proper contextualization can go a long way to educating the public about their history and what they have meant to different generations.
Yes. As I have noted numerous times before, reasonable people can agree to disagree re: monuments on Civil War battlefields.