Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Civil War

The curator speaks about ‘An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia’

Curator Andrew Talkov of the Virginia Historical Society discusses the thinking behind this exhibit for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.

Euharlee History Museum, 15 minutes west of Cartersville, GA, recently opened a new temporary exhibit on the Civil War history of the area.

When she arrived in the city of Knoxville, Confederate spy Belle Boyd’s celebrity status preceded her; she was sought out by a large crowd.

Why did many Irish Americans, who did not have a direct connection to slavery, choose to fight for the Confederacy?

Thomas D. Perry’s book ‘The Dear Old Hills of Patrick’ discusses the life and times of Civil War hero JEB Stuart.

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