By Staff Reports on 2 March 2009
[ 4 April 2009; 9:00 am; ] The Bridgewater College Civil War Institute presents “Lincoln: 200 Years Later,” a one-day symposium featuring the following authors and speakers:
Posted in Calendar, Conferences | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American Civil War, Bridgewater College, Emancipation Proclamation
By Staff Reports on 26 February 2009
[ 4 April 2009 to 5 April 2009. ] Join the Appomattox Historical Society and the Appomattox, Chapter 11, United Daughters of the Confederacy as they present the Appomattox History Weekend at Clover Hill Living History Village on April 4th and 5th, 2009.
Posted in Calendar, News | Tagged American Civil War, Confederate States of America, United Daughters of the Confederacy
By Linda Goin on 24 February 2009
Leonard Fellman, a 44-year-old freelance artist from Edina, Minnesota, probably was on top of the world today in 1965. It was reported on this day that his unsolicited artwork had been chosen as the fifth and final commemorative stamp for the Civil War Centennial.
Posted in Today in History | Tagged American Civil War, Appomattox Virginia, Civil War Centennial, Lincoln's second inaugural address
By Staff Reports on 22 February 2009
Abraham Lincoln was a town postmaster in New Salem, Ill., before he became President and guided the United States through the Civil War, signed the Emancipation Proclamation and delivered the Gettysburg Address. To celebrate Lincoln’s 200th birthday, the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum highlights his life in the featured collection “From Postmaster to President: Celebrating Lincoln’s [...]
Posted in News, Things | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American Civil War, Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address
By Linda Goin on 6 February 2009
Today in 1876, the Atlanta newspaper, The Constitution, printed a letter written by Minister Washburne to Mr. John L. Winston of Lynchburg, Virginia on its front page. Minister Washburne was Elihu Benjamin Washburne, United States Minister to France. He was acquainted with General Grant during the Civil War, and when Grant became president, Washburne was appointed Secretary of State. However, Washburne resigned a little over one week later on a plea of ill health and accepted, instead, the position of Minister to France.
Posted in Today in History | Tagged American Civil War, Civil War, France, Republican Party, Ulysses S. Grant
By Linda Goin on 2 February 2009
Many papers across the nation may carry the same story on the same day, especially if that story is syndicated. But, few papers will carry a snippet like they did on this day in 1962. At this point in history, the Centennial celebration for the Civil War was at a mid-point, halfway over. So, many editors may have thought the following blurb was humorous. The story below, which was the same in many newspapers across the nation, was taken from the Fort Pierce, Florida newspaper, The News Tribune, page 12:
Posted in Today in History | Tagged Allan Nevins, American Civil War, Fort Pierce Florida, News Tribune
By Staff Reports on 30 January 2009
[ 4 April 2009; ] On Saturday, April 4, Appomattox Court House NHP will participate in the 11th annual Park Day sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust’s (CWPT) and the History Channel. This year’s project will be to repaint a 300-foot section of picket fence that surrounds the Plunkett-Meeks Store situated in the middle of the historic village.
Posted in Calendar, Events, News | Tagged American Civil War, Appomattox Courthouse, Civil War Preservation Trust
By Linda Goin on 29 January 2009
There is one house in the U.S. that was damaged by fire during a bombardment by a British fleet led by Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War. That same house was considered the Union army’s “Pentagon” during the American Civil War when General Grant used it for his headquarters. This is the oldest estate in America ever owned by the same family, as it was established in 1635 when King Charles I granted seventeen acres to Capt. Francis Eppes. Known as Appomattox Manor, this house and property were in danger of sliding into ruin in 1968.
Posted in Today in History | Tagged American Civil War, Appomattox Manor, National Park Service, United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
By Linda Goin on 28 January 2009
Virginia Democrats were busy in Washington on this day in 1930, as two of them proposed new monuments for the state – one specifically for Appomattox. But, after a little investigation into the one little blurb below, I discovered some problems.
Posted in Today in History | Tagged American Civil War, Appomattox Courthouse, Republican, United States Congress
By Staff Reports on 27 January 2009
2009 is the year to live passionately on vacation in Virginia. As if nearly 140 wineries, 400 years of history, 3,000 miles of coastline and 34 state parks aren’t incentive enough, ‘09 is full of major anniversaries, commemorations and celebrations in Virginia. From the 40th birthday of one of America’s most loved tourism slogan to the 200th birthday commemoration for one of America’s most famous poets, Virginia is ready to make vacations memorable. Here are just a few of the Virginia events and celebrations travelers can build trips around in 2009.
Posted in Events, News | Tagged African American, American Civil War, Blue Ridge Parkway, Robert E. Lee, Thomas Jefferson
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