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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Compelling Civil War artifacts are among 100 objects the Atlanta History Center is highlighting to mark its centennial. Among them: USCT flag, ammo crate, a girl's diary, Sherman calling card, Cleburne sword, a Union map and a revolver
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Solomon Luckie, Union map of Atlanta, detail of 127th USCT flag, sketch for Cyclorama (Courtesy AHC) Through items big (the locomotive Texas...
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Quick hits: National Civil War Naval Museum director Brandon Gilland explains work on ironclad CSS Jackson's fantail in four 30-second videos. Check 'em out!
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Museum chief Brandon Gilland looks over pieces of the Jackson's fantail armor (Picket photo) Longtime followers of this blog know I have...
Friday, April 17, 2026
Georgia Battlefields Association meets at 'Great Locomotive Chase' depot in Dalton. Nonprofit based there will showcase its importance to commerce, culture and history
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Iconic Western & Atlantic Railroad depot in downtown Dalton (Picket photo) and locomotive General in town in early 1960s for the Civil W...
Monday, April 13, 2026
Legacy of the USS Montauk: Student at the Savannah College of Art and Design believes she has the blueprints for success to produce 3D model of ironclad for park
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Blueprints are matched with 3D model; illustration of Montauk shelling Nashville Like the Montauk itself , a 3D model of the noted Civil War...
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