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“Blue and Gray: Documenting Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865” unveils part of the History Commission’s vast collection of artifacts obtained through its 105 years.
In Arkansas, three national Confederate reunions held during the early to mid-20th century represent the changes: the 21st UCV reunion held in Little Rock on May 16-18, 1911; the 38th UCV reunion ...
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust plans to protect 34 acres of land, including a civil war site, at the headwaters of Flint Creek in Springtown, according to a press release from the trust.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program dedicated a new historical marker Saturday to commemorate Black soldiers who fought in the U.S. Civil War.
According to Brown, Civil War Trails is a 100% outdoor history venue that serves multiple constituencies. Visitors want to learn about the distinctive historic footsteps they are tracing.
The soldiers of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee marching triumphantly into Leesburg on Sept. 4, 1862, were greeted by joyful residents who had turned out to hail the victors of Second Manassas. Lee ...
Object Details Author Covey, Herbert C Eisnach, Dwight Contents The Works Progress Administration narratives and the Civil War -- Civil War living conditions for slaves -- Ex-slave accounts of battles ...
“It’s the summer of ’61, war is happening, Christian is being told by his family ‘This is not our fight,’ and you can see through his diary he is really processing,” Spurgeon said.