Thursday, October 31, 2024

The Army at first thought a shell found this summer on a Wisconsin range may have been from the Civil War. Who actually made the 10-pounder? These guys!

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The shell found at a Wisconsin training range (Claudia Neve/U.S. Army) and Bruce and Bernie (right) Paulson on the set of "The Blue and...
Monday, October 28, 2024

North Carolina's Fort Fisher will reopen Wednesday after six-month closure for completion of new visitor center, notable rebuilding of earthworks section

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A gun emplacement is ready for a replica 32-pounder to be installed (all photos Fort Fisher SHS) Drier weather in the past month – following...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

USS Cairo gets a much-needed deep cleaning at Vicksburg. The hope is one day the ironclad removed from the Yazoo River will be moved inside to safeguard its future

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A conservator studies the white oak and yellow pine used in construction (NPS photo) The first step in ensuring long-term protection of the ...
Friday, October 18, 2024

Navy's new heritage and history museum in DC aims to be a more accessible tourist destination with Civil War and other artifacts, a conference center and retail

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Conceptual drawing of the interior, subject to changes ( AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.) The new  home of the National Museum of the United States ...

Union soldier's remains were forgotten. Now, they rest in a Rhode Island cemetery

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The cremains of Civil War Union soldier and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, native Byron R. Johnson were laid to rest on Wednesday, more than a cen...