The Civil War Picket
Civil War news, preservation, interviews, archaeology and more
Monday, January 24, 2022
While in poor shape, four Civil War river obstructions -- or cribs -- in Savannah remain intact in places, Corps officials say
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Design of cribs placed in the Savannah River -- click to enlarge (National Archives) Divers in Savannah, Ga., recently spotted intact portio...
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Civil War Picket special: Take a look at more than a dozen items found in the Lee monument cornerstone box in Richmond, Va.
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Two minie balls found in cornerstone box (Virginia Department of Historic Resources photos) Piece of wood from the Bloody Angle at Spotsylva...
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Fire marshal investigates arson attack on Hazen Brigade Monument at Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee
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Monument was built in summer/fall 1863 (Library of Congress) Arson investigators are asking the public for information that may help them de...
Monday, January 17, 2022
Building may house veterans, honor Black regiment in Civil War
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A vacant building in Hartford, Conn., could become a museum honoring a famed Black Civil War regiment. Army veteran Bridgitte Prince is spea...
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
He teaches people about battlefield sites that are not recognizable. Georgia Historical Society honors Charlie Crawford for marker efforts
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Crawford leads a 2014 tour of downtown Atlanta Civil War site (Picket photo) Charlie Crawford believes that making people aware of historic ...
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