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Descendants of Sultana disaster victims and survivors were early champions of a large museum near where the steamboat caught fire and exploded near the end of the Civil War. They will be in Arkansas next month to celebrate a day long coming

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Descendants of Sultana disaster victims and survivors were early champions of a large museum near where the steamboat caught fire and exploded near the end of the Civil War. They will be in Arkansas next month to celebrate a day long coming

READ MORE from the Picket: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/10/descendants-of-sultana-disaster-victims.html

u/philgast — 10 days ago

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A shiny ball that rested atop Missouri courthouse survived Confederate bullets and vandals who messed with it later

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2018/11/shiny-ball-that-rested-atop-missouri.html

u/philgast — 10 days ago

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A woman came across this Bormann shell while cleaning a house in NE Pennsylvania. Turns out she and property owner found it while scuba diving years before

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/woman-came-across-this-bormann-shell.html

u/philgast — 15 days ago

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BIRD’S-EYE VIEW: It's happy trails to old use of terrain map as Pickett’s Mill battlefield volunteer in Georgia revamps feature to add troop locations and names

READ MORE FROM THE PICKET: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/birds-eye-view-of-battle-of-picketts.html

u/philgast — 24 days ago

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The Dawkins House, seat of South Carolina's government in the chaotic end of the Civil War, gets $1.1 million for next phase of preservation work. Students at Union campus are learning about those who lived there

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/dawkins-house-which-briefly-served-as.html

u/philgast — 25 days ago

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Three factories were in production along Georgia's Sweetwater Creek when the Yankees showed up in 1864. One mill was burned. What happened to the others?

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/three-factories-were-in-production.html

u/philgast — 1 month ago

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Bernie Paulson and his twin brother Bruce had a blast firing cannons and making them for Civil War historic sites and reenactors. Bernie is being remembered for his good cheer and dedication to craftsmanship

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/bernie-paulson-and-his-twin-bruce-had.html

u/philgast — 1 month ago

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: Rangers at Kennesaw Mountain battlefield will remind visitors to use proper bike, walking lanes on reopened Mountain Road. Want a ride? You can take a shuttle, but not a car

READ MORE from the Picket: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/rangers-at-kennesaw-mountain.html

u/philgast — 1 month ago

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A HARD CHOICE DURING A ‘HARD WAR’: In July 1864, Federal troops gave women at burned New Manchester textile mill west of Atlanta two options. Only one ensured food on the table

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-hard-choice-during-hard-war-federal.html

u/philgast — 1 month ago

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This Irish-born soldier signed his name at the Warren House, caught up in the decisive Battle of Jonesboro. What became of John W. Dunlava of the 34th Illinois?

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/this-irish-born-soldier-signed-his-name.html

u/philgast — 1 month ago

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If you fuze, you may not lose. Tiny artillery components at the National Civil Naval Museum provide proof of ingenuity in small packages

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/if-you-fuze-you-may-not-lose-tiny.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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At Vicksburg, woven gabions were used to build trenches and protect soldiers. A new retaining wall there features a modern version to prevent further road washouts

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/at-vicksburg-woven-gabions-were-used-to.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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The bedridden Widow Henry was killed by artillery fire in the chaos of First Manassas. The park now has her drop-leaf table that was struck by two bullets

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-bedridden-widow-henry-was-killed-by.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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History investigators: College class starting this week will focus on the stories of the enslaved people at Dawkins House in Union, S.C. The home to where the Civil War governor fled is being preserved

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/history-investigators-ambitious-college.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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TATTOOED SAILORS OFF FORT FISHER: Talk next week will focus on the history of the art, designs popular during the Civil War and where ink was placed on the body (yes, even there!)

READ MORE from the Picket: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/tattooed-sailors-at-fort-fisher-talk.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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Manassas announces 'unanticipated' discovery of third body at field hospital limb pit. The young soldier, who wore New York infantry jacket, will be buried at Arlington.

READ MORE from the Picket: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/manassas-announces-unanticipated.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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This ornate gift from blockade runners to Fort Fisher's commander features palmettos, flags, cannon and a tiny replica of the Banshee. You can learn about the silver epergne at an Aug. 17 talk

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/this-ornate-gift-from-blockade-runners.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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What's the story with a Civil War bullet found on a coastal North Carolina school playground? It looks like a Federal soldier removed it to unload his weapon

READ MORE from the Picket: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/whats-story-with-civil-war-bullet-found.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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At 99, Charles J. Turner Jr. has dug up Georgia battle relics nearly his whole life. That collection and an impressive array of purchases are finding new life at the Atlanta History Center's Civil War exhibits

READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/boom-at-99-charles-j-turner-jr-has.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago

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Gettysburg's next superintendent specializes in museums and artifacts

. READ MORE: https://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2026/08/gettysburgs-next-superintendent.html

u/philgast — 2 months ago