In a day where seemingly the controversial, the negative, or the bizarre are what make the news. Let me tell you a story about a former slaved named William Harvey Carney. Carney was born into slavery in Virginia but escaped to the north. In 1863 at the age of 23, he... Read more
As you may know, eleven states seceded from the United States during the American Civil War. The eleven states that seceded were South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee. These eleven states formed what was known as the Confederate States of America. Since... Read more
150 years after their usage, two historic flags during the American Civil War are being prepared for public exhibition. Before they are ready for display, conservationists will be brought in to properly handle and preserve these delicate pieces of material. This $30,000 conservation project will be starting in March and... Read more
206 years ago today (February 12, 1809) was the birth date of one of the most important and influential Presidents in American history – Abraham Lincoln. The representative from Illinois who later became President is most famous for abolishing slavery in the United States and defeating the Confederate army during... Read more
The fun neighborhood backyard game known as ‘Capture the Flag’ can trace its roots back to the Civil War battlefield. Most of us have played the popular neighborhood backyard game ‘Capture the Flag’ as kids. Some have even played as grown adults. Capture the flag is a traditional outdoor game... Read more
A look into why Civil War soldiers placed so much importance on the flags of their regiments The devotion to a flag was not merely an emotional matter. Men would sacrifice their lives defending a regimental flag simply to protect it from being captured by the enemies. Clearly, Civil War... Read more
After finding a unique 1890 American flag, it will be on display for the public in honor of Memorial Day. A rare American flag was recently uncovered, that dates all the way back to the 1890’s. Even though it’s slightly faded and has a few tears, the enormous flag is... Read more
A piece of war history sits on display in Wisconsin museum. At a museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a special artifact from the Civil War reminds views of the past. The antique Civil War flag tells a rich history of the early United States. A call to arms reached Oshkosh in... Read more
Income tax was first introduced in the United States in 1861, when annual incomes over $800 were taxed, with the revenue used to help fund the American Civil War efforts. At the time, income tax was considered unconstitutional and repealed in 1872. The rules and regulations of the income tax... Read more