Restored gun carriage will be featured at Georgia battlefield

Civil War history is being preserved in Clinton, Ms., as artists put the finishing touches on battlefield weaponry. For more than two years, two men have been working tirelessly to restore a cannon carriage that weathered the elements and will now find a new home on a Georgia battlefield. -- Article here

Kids will literally connect with history

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Virginia has announced a family-friendly event where kids can handle real pieces of Civil War history. The Hanover Metal Detector Club will share its members' collections from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. • Article