Santa Fe delays possible plan to rebuild a Civil War obelisk

The Santa Fe City Council has decided to delay a decision on a controversial plan to rebuild a Civil War obelisk. The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that dozens of community members opposed to having the Soldiers' Monument reconstructed voiced their concerns at a public meeting. Initially built as a tribute to Civil War Union soldiers, an engraving dedicated the monument to the “heroes” who died in battle with “savage Indians.” -- Article

Petersburg tells stories of Native Americans

The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War is nearly here and a recent event at Petersburg National Battlefield underscored a bit of history that often escapes much notice—the role of American Indians in the conflict. Payson Wolfe (left) of Company K was captured at Petersburg and spent time at Confederate prison camps. • Article