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.
Commanders Handsome Dan A profile of Union general George B. McClellan’s war horse “Daniel Webster,” also known as “Handsome Dan.”
Illustrations The Great Fair Happy Holidays! As we prepare to ring in the new year, it seems fitting to recall a festive occassion from 1861. Source: Winslow Homer, “The Great Fair” in the December…
Illustrations St. Patrick’s Day, 1863 Experience the lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations held in the camp of the Irish Brigade in 1863 through Edwin Forbes’ sketches of the event.
Commanders What Robert E. Lee Didn’t Do After Appomattox Actually, he didn’t do a lot of things. For starters, he didn’t lead a guerilla army against Federal invaders/occupiers—even though more than a few people suggested that he take that…
