Tag Archives: Washington DC

Voices of the Maryland Campaign–September 7, 1862

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Kevin Pawlak

The gathering Confederate army resting along the Monocacy River outside of Frederick used Sunday, September 7 to relax peacefully in their new camps, preparing for the next campaign. Robert E. Lee believed his army safely ensconced in western Maryland, with … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: The National Portrait Gallery

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

While Washington, D.C. is awash in Civil War sites and monuments, one place you might not think to add to your list—but is definitely worth a stop—is the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Located on 8th and … Continue reading →

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Pick #2 on My Top Ten List–Reveille In Washington 1860-1865, by Margaret Leech

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Meg Groeling

Part of a Series: Books Every Civil War Buff Ought to Own Pick number two in my Top 10 List: Reveille In Washington 1860-1865. Many books about the Civil War have been written, and many are good, but one that … Continue reading →

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