Refusing to allow the women of the Civil War to be erased, she portrayed a woman disguised as a man in more than 15 Civil War reenactments ... “dressed in boy’s clothing, came to America ...
Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers who went to war — have been serving in combat for centuries.
It’s already hotter than 90 degrees here at the 161st annual reenactment ... speech, clothing and even beliefs. It’s a phenomenon that defined the Civil War — and continues to define ...
Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is a hidden gem that’s been playing hard to get with tourists for years. It’s like that shy kid in class who turns out to ...
The Civil War reenactment group that is regularly featured throughout the area at events and ceremonies shooting its cannon ...
A good sized crowd, many dressed in period clothing depicting the mid-1800s, gathered at Sterl Hall in Abilene Saturday, Jan. 25 to celebrate the 164th birthday of Kansas during the Dickinson County ...
American women would not be welcome as full-time military members until 1948, but those who really, really wanted to fight ...
Below is an abbreviated history of everyday objects purchased during the Civil War Era. It was shared by Historian James Ayers, and taken from a 1939 Catskill Mountain News.
Library events: Leon County celebrates Black History Month with library events, resources ...