Tag Archives: Civil War

Re-Enactment Group Funds Conservation of Flag at the N.C. Museum of History

RALEIGH — When the 6th Regiment North Carolina State Troops fought at the Battle of Sailor’s Creek in Virginia, a Union soldier captured its flag on April 6, 1865–just days before Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Although the Confederate flag was returned to North Carolina in 1905, it has remained in storage at [...]

Scavenger Hunt to Make History Fun on May 18 At Durham Historic Sites

DURHAM — Durham’s three state historic sites will offer kids free fun with a scavenger hunt for history on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Stagville, Duke Homestead and Bennett Place State Historic Sites are partnering for this family-friendly event. A booklet with clues for the scavenger hunt will be available [...]

Reel to Real: The Making of the Gone with the Wind

Winner of 10 Academy Awards, Gone with the Wind remains popular decades after its 1939 premiere.Hollywood’s highly romanticized movie of the “Old South”   is based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The true story of how Mitchell’s book became a record-breaking film is revealed in Real to Reel: The Making of Gone with the Wind, [...]

Civil War Commemorative Photo Exhibit Visits Durham Public Library in May

DURHAM — The Civil War savaged lives yet secured the future of generations in North Carolina and the nation, and altered the course of American history. The injustices faced by African Americans were some of the most significant factors leading to the American Civil War (1861-1865). The fight for liberation is just one of the [...]

The Death and Wounding of Stonewall Jackson

FAYETTEVILLE — The Museum of the Cape Fear is pleased to welcome the return of Dr. Matt Farina who, in his third presentation at the museum, will speak about The Wounding and Death of Stonewall Jackson, on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the museum’s multi-purpose room. The program is free and open to the [...]

The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War

Music was everywhere during the Civil War. It served as a powerful and meaningful influence during the nation’s crisis. Tunes rang out from parlor pianos, roused crowds at political rallies, and set the rhythms of domestic and military life. Music became an important vehicle for communicating ideas about the war, and its   lasting impression endured [...]

Bennett Place State Historic Site Examines Photography, Art and Journalism in the Civil War

Durham – Artists and journalists used their skills to bring the Civil War to life in the 1860s, along with practitioners of the emerging medium of photography. Bennett Place State Historic Site will present Civil War artist Jeff Trexler, wetplate photographer Chris Morgan, and author Jim Wise in a program that examines the craft and [...]

“Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Civil War Exhibit at Mount Airy Public Library in April

RALEIGH – Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” (www.nccivilwar150.com). The Mount Airy Public Library will host the traveling exhibit April 8-28, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the Civil [...]

Carteret County Public Library Honors “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” With Traveling Civil War Photography Exhibit in April

RALEIGH – Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina as illustrated by the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” (www.nccivilwar150.com). The exhibit will be hosted by Carteret County Public Library in [...]

Museum to Host Civil War Days

FAYETTEVILLE — From April 2-5, 1 to 4 p.m. daily, the Museum of the Cape Fear will host Civil War Days. While Cumberland County School students are on spring break, the museum is providing several hands-on activities about the life of the common Civil War soldier. Activities will be arranged sequentially, taking students from the [...]

Bentonville Battlefield, Bennett Place Historic Sites Seek Volunteers for Park Day

RALEIGH — Nearly 150 years after the final shots of the Civil War were fired, a new wave of volunteers will descend on America’s battlefields — only these dedicated troops will wield paint brushes, trash bags and hammers in the line of duty. On Saturday, April 6, history buffs and preservationists from around the country [...]

Civil War History Comes Alive at the Museum of the Cape Fear

FAYATTEVILLE – On Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the grounds of the old Fayetteville Arsenal will once again host Confederate soldiers. “Skirmishes and Shortages: N.C. in 1863” is a Civil War Sesquicentennial living history event focused on what was happening in our state 150 years ago. Members of the 26th NC [...]

Civil War Comes to Life with Soldier’s Ball, Encampments, Rare Exhibits

After its fall to Union troops in March of 1862, New Bern remained a Federally-occupied city for the remainder of the Civil War. Experience life in New Bern during that occupation as Tryon Palace invites visitors to go behind Union lines for “Civil War Weekend: Keepers of the Town.” Held the weekend of March 9-10, [...]

Mooresville Public Library Presents “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Civil War Photography Exhibit in March

RALEIGH — Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina as illustrated by the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit.”  The exhibit will be hosted by the Mooresville Public Library from March 5-29, [...]

Civil War Photography Exhibit “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” Travels to Wake Public Library for March Display

RALEIGH – Destruction was felt around homes and communities in North Carolina as backyards were turned into battlefields during the Civil War (1861-1865). Widespread suffering impacted all North Carolinians regardless of race, class and gender. The involvement of Confederate soldiers, African Americans and women is depicted in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography [...]