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- Civil War Remembrance 2014 - Get a sneak peek at what you'll experience at Civil War Remembrance this year.
- May 21, 2014
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Civil War Remembrance 2014
Get a sneak peek at what you'll experience at Civil War Remembrance this year.
- Civil War Surgeon's Field Operating Kit, circa 1863 -
- circa 1863
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Civil War Surgeon's Field Operating Kit, circa 1863
- "Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War," circa 1895 -
- 1861-1865
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"Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War," circa 1895
- Portrait of Frances Clayton, a Woman Civil War Soldier, 1863-1864 -
- 1863-1864
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Portrait of Frances Clayton, a Woman Civil War Soldier, 1863-1864
- Trunk Used by Captain Milton Russell during the Civil War - Union Army Captain Milton Russell used this trunk during the Civil War to carry things like clothing, personal effects, and military manuals and documents. Officers like Russell were allotted baggage space on military wagons, but they had to supply their own trunk and risked baggage wagons being separated from their regiments -- a common occurrence when soldiers were on active campaign.
- circa 1860
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Trunk Used by Captain Milton Russell during the Civil War
Union Army Captain Milton Russell used this trunk during the Civil War to carry things like clothing, personal effects, and military manuals and documents. Officers like Russell were allotted baggage space on military wagons, but they had to supply their own trunk and risked baggage wagons being separated from their regiments -- a common occurrence when soldiers were on active campaign.
- The Clothing Behind Civil War Remembrance - Discover the deep research and careful attention to detail that goes into reproducing Civil War-era clothing for Civil War Remembrance in Greenfield Village.
- May 20, 2014
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The Clothing Behind Civil War Remembrance
Discover the deep research and careful attention to detail that goes into reproducing Civil War-era clothing for Civil War Remembrance in Greenfield Village.
- Portrait of an American Civil War Veteran, circa 1890 -
- circa 1890
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Portrait of an American Civil War Veteran, circa 1890
- Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866 - In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
- 1861-1865
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Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866
In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
- American Heritage Game of the Civil War, 1961 - Some games base their play on historical events. The American Heritage Game of the Civil War -- released during the 100th anniversary of the war -- let players strategize about the United States' greatest military conflict. Northern armies try to follow similar routes to victory, while Southern forces attempt to rewrite history. The game came with an informational book discussing key military battles.
- 1961
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American Heritage Game of the Civil War, 1961
Some games base their play on historical events. The American Heritage Game of the Civil War -- released during the 100th anniversary of the war -- let players strategize about the United States' greatest military conflict. Northern armies try to follow similar routes to victory, while Southern forces attempt to rewrite history. The game came with an informational book discussing key military battles.
- Letter from Charles M. Cone concerning Civil War Encampments, March 12, 1887 - Charles M. Cone wrote his "Dear Comrade" that he would not be able to attend the 1887 Grand Army of the Republic, Michigan Department, Encampment in Grand Rapids. He did, however, update his friend about other members in his local Post. Cone signed off, "F. C. & L." an acronym for "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty" -- the guiding principles of the Grand Army of the Republic.
- March 12, 1887
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Letter from Charles M. Cone concerning Civil War Encampments, March 12, 1887
Charles M. Cone wrote his "Dear Comrade" that he would not be able to attend the 1887 Grand Army of the Republic, Michigan Department, Encampment in Grand Rapids. He did, however, update his friend about other members in his local Post. Cone signed off, "F. C. & L." an acronym for "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty" -- the guiding principles of the Grand Army of the Republic.