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"I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers."
William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman
This Month During the Civil War
- Feb, 1861- The Texas Legislature secedes from the Union.
- Feb 1861- A provisional Constitution of the Confederacy adopted in Montgomery, Alabama.
- Feb, 1861- The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer, as president
- Feb, 1861- President elect Abraham Lincoln leaves Springfield, Illinois, on his trip to Washington, D.C., arriving on Saturday, February 23
- Feb, 1861- Jefferson Davis inaugurated as President of the Confederacy.
- Feb, 1862- General Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Henry, Tennessee. Ten days later he accepts the "unconditional and immediate surrender” of Fort Donelson. These victories open up the state of Tennessee for Union advancement. These actions earn Grant the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
- Feb, 1862- President Lincoln is struck with grief as his beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie, dies from fever, probably caused by polluted drinking water in the White House.
- Feb, 1865- A peace conference occurs as President Lincoln meets with Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens at Hampton Roads in Virginia, but the meeting ends in failure - the war will continue.
Recommended Civil War Books (I Read)
- Strange Battles of the Civil War by Webb Garrison Jr.
- On Many A Bloody Field: Four Years In The Iron Brigade by Alan D. Gaff
- Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt
- The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
- The March by E. L. Doctorow
- Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief by James M. McPherson
- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
- Fort Pillow by Harry Turtledove
- Shiloh by Shelby Foote
- The illustrated Battle cry of freedom : the Civil War era By McPherson, James M. (Actually I only read the picture captions and looked at the pictures :))
- The Civil War: A Narrative- Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote
- Grant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won The Civil War by Charles Flood
- Shiloh by Shelbe Foote
- Hard Tack and Coffee by John D. Billings
- April 1865 by Jay Winik
- Encyclopedia Of The Civil War by John S. Bowman
- 1776 by David McCullough (for better understanding of american mentality)
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My Civil War Reenacting Hobby
In June 2008 I attended Rendevous Days in Carson City. There I watched my first Civil War Battle. We visited the different military camps, civilian camps and suttlers. My family really enjoyed the event. Having a great interest in history and the military I spoke with the Union Commander. He invited me to attend the next event. "We will suite you up and drill you on proper rifle handling and soldiering," stated the Colonel. From that point on I have really enjoyed living history. Talk, eat, sleep, and be a union soldier.
I created this post to share some photos and good times with others. Enjoy!
I created this post to share some photos and good times with others. Enjoy!
Company "C" 2nd US Infantry
The 2nd US Regulars are made up of professional soldiers trained and drilled before and during the Civil War. These soldiers fought in the west during the Mexican/American War. When the Civil War began, these trained professionals were steamed back east to contribute in the fight against the Confederate Rebellion. Also known as Sykes Regulars they saw action in many important battles of the eastern theatre.
Link To Civil War Reenactors Website
2010 Events
- Jan 30-31 Fort Point
- March 20-21 Knights Ferry
- March 20-21 Fort Churchill Spring Tactical
- April 4 Alcatraz
- April 10-11 Carson City Recruitment
- April 17-18 Las Mariposas Civil War Days
- April 24-25 Dog Island Civil War Days
- May 15-17 Colusa Civil War
- May 15-17 Gibson Ranch Sacramento
- May 30-31 Roaring Camp Santa Cruz
- June 12-14 Carson City Rendevouz
- July 3-5 Graeagle Civil War
- July 24-25 Duncans Mills Civil War Days
- August 7 Patriot Days Doyle, CA
- August 25-29 State of NV Wild West Days
- Sept 5-7 Virginia City Civil War
- Sept 12-13 Nevada City Civil War Days
- Oct 3-4 Civil War Revisited Fresno
- Oct 31- 11/1 Spring Mountain Ranch Civil War
- Nov 6-8 Moorpark
1 comment:
Nice! Love the quote by Sherman
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