Illustrations, The Front Line Roanoke Island…150 Years Ago BY: Laura June DavisPosted: 2/8/12 Roanoke Island showing the position of Confederate Batteries Image Credit: Harper’s Weekly, March 1, 1862.
The Front Line Southern Belle or Female Rebel? Good morning! In honor of Women’s History Month we thought we would share this Harper’s Weekly image (shown to the left). Along with the front page illustration the authors of…
Commanders “Destructionist and Capturer” Navy Lieutenant W.T. Glassell was furious that his faithful service was being questioned when he landed in Philadelphia in early 1862. He was coming off a long tour that had…
Images Which Way Did They Go? Julian Scott’s 1872 painting “Sold” helps tell the story of the use of “Quaker guns” during the American Civil War.
The Front Line Sneak Peak | Ron Maxwell QA As a special “thank you” to our eNews subscribers, we offer you this first look at our Q&A with Ron Maxwell, director of Gettysburg. Here, Maxwell tells how Gettysburg almost…
