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Women of the Civil War-Merciful Angels of Healing and Death by Lily (H.) The War has begun on April 12, 1861. No turning back, no regrets.Soldiers think of the grim smile of LincolnAnd the beaming smirk of DavisAs they march to the beat of the solemn brass drum. Tough men,Strong men,Proud men march with their […]

Your Brash and Wild Sister by Zoe Female Civil War Soldier My fellow comrades, By now I think of each of you as brothers,But now you know that I am not your brother,Instead your brash and wild sisterWho managed to deceive all of you. Don’t feel sorrow or embarrassment,For I know that you all had […]

1864 Event at the Bingham Waggoner Estate by Jason Wade (Kansas City, MO) I made this dress for a good friend of mine. It was a challenge, but a very rewarding challenge. It is based on an 1864 plate from Frank Leslie’s Magazine. Comments for 1864 Event at the Bingham Waggoner Estate Average Rating Click […]

Abraham Lincoln Biography You don’t need to read an Abraham Lincoln biography to appreciate the man, but understanding some basic facts about Abraham Lincoln and his role in the Civil War makes a Gettysburg visit more enjoyable. Lincoln at Gettysburg Even though he was commander in chief, President Lincoln was not in Gettysburg during the […]

Bloody Run at Gettysburg: A Plum in the Valley of Death Is it called Bloody Run at Gettysburg or Plum Run? As the poem goes, “A rose by any other name would smell the same.” The official name of the creek running through the Valley of Death between Devils Den and Little Round Top is […]

Gettysburg Civil War Art I’m sure that nearly everyone has seen Civil War art portraying the Battle of Gettysburg. Since photographs of the day could not capture live action, many paintings and prints illustrate the dramatic events. Historical Artwork Civil War political cartoons were popular during that era. Some were comical, but others were very […]