Christmas during the Civil War was a time of mixed emotions for both Union and Confederate soldiers. On one hand, it was a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with loved ones. On the other hand, the war had torn families apart and many soldiers were...
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Teaching the Civil War The following illustration by Thomas Nast and known as “Thanksgiving Day, 1863,” was published in Harper’s Weekly on November 26, 1863 and shows a nation in prayer. In the center, Columbia...
Well, it’s finally here, I am pleased to announce the release of my new, updated website. It is taken much longer than expected but I really hope you like it. I am releasing it on the anniversary of my first blog post back on October 16, 2005. ...
So this came across my Facebook feed recently. It is a photo of a Civil war amputee carrying basket from 1861. According to the card on the image, the historical origin of the phrase ‘basket case’ came from Civil war veterans with amputated legs...
Taking a moment to think of those who cannot be with their families this Holiday Season. The following image is by Thomas Nast and was published in the January 3, 1863 edition of Harper’s Weekly.
