Jan 29, 2014 · I am working on compiling information on ramrods that were produced by the various Confederate Arsenals (sometimes called "blacksmith made" as have been observed …

Jun 26, 2005 · The story begins in East Tennessee in 1861. This is a true story about the struggles of union men in East Tennessee and their attempts to join the Union army. In the fall …

May 12, 2010 · Simpler domestic beverages like apple cider and beer became popular. Also one type of homemade alcoholic beverage that became popular in the South was made by the …

Jul 12, 2015 · ARMY BEANS By Craig L Barry “The Cooking Tent” image dated to Grant’s Overland Campaign. June 1864 (courtesy Library of Congress) “At noon we draw a ration of …

Mar 15, 2023 · The best quality arms made by any private company are from the London Armoury Company. You'll find various opinions / facts / alternative facts about how many arms imported …

Oct 10, 2012 · OTD - June 16, 1862 President Lincoln orders Gen. R. E. Lee's house at Arlington Heights converted into a hospital. (N.Y. Tribune, 17 June 1862.) Before the war, the estate …

Aug 25, 2012 · These were often made up of older men or youths. In the South some of these were called up for emergency service. In the North a few home guard units also served during …

Dec 7, 2015 · That is why I made the post here in the first place, to get advice and see if there was anything I overlooked (like exploding soda can dust, for instance...). But I want to assure …

Feb 13, 2011 · The use of fire-arms has a long history, but this particular business, originally called Merchant's Shot Company. opened in Baltimore City in 1828. Both "drop shot" for …

Nov 2, 2019 · When researching book and scouring as many images of soldiers armed with knives, majority of Union soldiers had Sheffield bowies or side knives, but most knife-toting …