Thanksgiving in 1860

Thanksgiving in 1860

Winslow Homer was a cartoonist for Harper’s Weekly Magazine and would later gain renown for his illustrations during the Civil War. In 1860, however, his artwork was geared at showing the divide in America at Thanksgiving.  The social disparity in America...
Civil War Music – Aura Lee

Civil War Music – Aura Lee

Did You Know? Throughout the Civil War, soldiers on both sides could be heard singing the song “Aura Lea.” The lyrics were updated nearly a century later and the tune was recorded by Elvis Presley as “Love Me Tender.” Listen to the 97th Regimental String...