City Guide: Charleston, SC Premium
Although Charleston, SC, is in the spotlight now for its pivotal role in the start of the Civil War, its history stretches back far before the April 12, 1861, firing on Fort Sumter. From the early Charles Town settlement to the Civil War and beyond, use these tips and sources to shed light on your Charleston roots.
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Even before its final mission, the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley was a coffin ship. When nine men climbed inside on a cold night in 1864, they knew that its iron belly had suffocated previous crews. But the Confederacy needed a secret weapon against Union ships blockading vital routes. Confederate...
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Illinois has long led the nation is putting genealogical records online. Most recently, the state archives has added the Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database to its offerings. (Other searchable databases include public land sales, Black Hawk War and War of 1812 military records, along with marriage records—see...
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On Sept. 27, 2004, a special ceremony at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site commemorated the completion of the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database (CWSS). This online, searchable database contains 6.3 million names of Civil War veterans, both Union and Confederate. In case you've never used this database, it's...
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When I saw the movie Gods and Generals, I started thinking about how hard it is to comprehend the daily life of our Civil War ancestorsboth soldiers and civilians. I have a fairly extensive library of pioneer women's diaries, and because they really do give a clear picture of...
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Conflicting Information: Military Records Premium
Arm yourself with these resources for enlistments, muster rolls, discharge papers and other military-service records.
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Before heading out to a living history event or destination, familiarize yourself with the lingo of re-enactor garb and supplies.
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A determined family historian finds a home for a Civil War soldier's letters.
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The season's best bets for celebrating your heritage and reliving history.
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