The chessboard becomes a battlefield Pitting the Confederate Army of the South (commanded by General Robert E. Lee) against the Federal Troops of the North (led by General Ulysses Grant) a Civil War Chess Set lets chess players reenact one of North America’s most turbulent times. Regardless of how the real battles of Gettysburg, Shiloh, ...
With the end of the Civil War in 1865 African-Americans still had fewer rights than white people. Even with the passing of laws such as the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifthtenth amendments, which were aimed at giving them equal protection under law, blacks were still discriminated against. Although under law African-Americans had equal rights they were ...
I am writing this to help people find their Civil War ancestors, which is fairly easy on the internet. First you need to know who your ancestors really are and this article may help with that. Just because somebody lived in your home town and has the same name as you doesn’t necessarily mean they ...
The music of the Civil War era was rich in melody, history and lyrics that evoke another era. There were songs for Northerners, songs for Rebs, songs for slaves, and some songs that transcended the tastes of any one group. Let us look at some of the songs that the slaves knew and sang during ...
Visit Pennsylvania Civil War battlefields, museums and sites for a historic family vacation. If you have a history buff in your family this may be one of the best getaways that your family can take. Driving along a Civil War trail gives you an appreciation for the sacrifices soldiers on both sides made. My family ...
A few good Civil War movies can help any movie lover to get a better grip on the conflict that tore our nation apart one hundred and fitty years ago. During the current sesquicentennial celebration of the American Civil War some will chose to connect to that historic time by visiting battlegrounds, listening to presentations ...
From 1861-1865 the United States was torn apart as brother fought brother during the American Civil War. Whether you consider slavery or secession to be the cause the outcome was tragic but ultimately the country came back together stronger and better for the future. Many weapons companies came out of the war as the winners ...
Explore Alabama Civil War sites and battlefields with your family. The 150th anniversary of the War Between the States gives you the perfect excuse to learn more about the history of the state and its role in the conflict. And, it gives you a reason to spend quality time together on vacation or for a ...