"The Chronicles of the American Civil War" -- program designed to bring scholars, author and historians to the podcast on a weekly basis to discuss any and all aspects of this important time in out history.
This episode features highlights from Chronicles of the American Revolution. The following episodes are included: Tony Horwitz - Episode 20: Confederates in the Attic Jack Snyder - Episode 27: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Dr. Louis Intres - Episode 37: The Sultana Jim Taylor - Episode 39: Slavery Part 1 Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
A few highlights from the first 88 episodes of The Chronicles of the American Civil War. In this episode, we hear from: Rene Kenard - Civil War Religion - Episodes 51 and 52 Rick Garland - Civil War Music - Episode 47 Robert Ford and Ben Hawley - United State Colored Troops - Episode 21 Dr. Joan Cashen - Varina Davis - Episode 44 This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Jon Willen speaks about Dr. Leale, President Lincoln's doctor at Ford's Theater. Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key. Image Credit
John Heiser, National Park historian, speaks about the Camp Letterman Hospital in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Learn more about visiting Gettysburg National Military Park here. Become a patron of Chronicles at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key. Image Credit
David Welker speaks on the Battle of Chantilly, known by the Confederacy as the Battle of Ox Hill. Find David's book on Amazon. Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Dr. Edward Steers Jr. answers questions concerning misconceptions that are common about Abraham Lincoln. Find Dr. Steers books here. Become a patron of the show by going to www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder and Key.
Steve Phan, historian and Park Ranger at the Civil War Defenses of Washington, explains the ring of defensive forts built around our nation's capitol to protect it from a Confederate Invasion. Find out more about the Civil War Defenses of Washington at the National Park Service website. Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw. This show was proudly produced by Sounder & Key. Photo Credit: National Park Service
Dr. Peter Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, stops by to discuss education, historians, and (most importantly) his recent book on the Common Soldier. Find Dr. Carmichael's Book, The War of the Common Soldier, on Amazon. Become a patron to support Chronicles on Patreon! www.patreon.com/chroniclescw
Samantha Seiple discusses her book, Louisa on the Front Lines: Louisa May Alcott in the Civil War. Find more about Samantha at www.SamanthaSeiple.com. Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
David Goetz speaks on the involvement of John Singleton Mosby and his men in the Lincoln Assassination. Find more about David Goetz, his books, and his tours at: http://mosbystours.com/ Become patron of the Chronicles of the American Civil war on Patreon at: http://patreon.com/chroniclescw/ This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key. Photo Credit
Jonathan Noyalas returns to speak about the Battle of Cool Spring. Learn more about the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Jonathan Noyalas speaks about the attempts of the African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley to get their freedom. Learn more about the McCormick Civil War Institute. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Beth Parnicza, Historian at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, returns to discuss the looting of Fredericksburg by Union troops following the battle there. Learn more about Beth Parnicza and her work. (Photo Credit) This podcast was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Elizabeth Parnicza speaks on the battle of the Wilderness. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Dr. Joan Cashin returns to the podcast to discuss the practices of Civil War armies in taking the resources of local civilians to supply themselves. Click here to find Dr. Cashin's book "War Stuff". This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Mantha Young joins us to discuss the Olustee Reenactment and Festival, which is going into its 41st year on February 15-17. Find information about Bob's Books here. Photo Credit: https://www.olusteefestival.com/ This episode was proudly produced by Sounder and Key.
Bob Zeller of the Center for Civil War Photography completes Part II of his discussion. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.
Bob Zeller of the Center for Civil War Photography talks about the importance of photography in our understanding of the war. This episode was produced by Sounder and Key, formerly Radioheart Media.
Author and historian Scott Mingus discussed the capture of York, Pennsylvania by Jubal Early's division just prior to the battle of Gettysburg. Books by Scott: Confederate Calamity: J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Ride Through York County, Pa. Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863 Beyond the Burning Bridge: Wrightsville, Pa., in the Civil War The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
The Burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge was the topic of discussion today by historian and author Scott Mingus. Books by Scott: Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863 Beyond the Burning Bridge: Wrightsville, Pa., in the Civil War The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Tom Clemens returns to speak about the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Find his books (by Ezra Carman, edited by Tom Clemens) here: The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 2, Antietam The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Tom Clemens speaks about the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Find his books (by Ezra Carman, edited by Tom Clemens) here: The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 2, Antietam The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Cooper Wingert speaks about the abolitionists of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Check out Cooper's books on the subject: Slavery & the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania Check out Bob's new children's book: I Was a Drummer Boy in the American Civil War This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Cooper Wingert discusses his book "Confederate Approach to Harrisburg". Also find Cooper's other books on Amazon, including: Slavery and the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania and Emergency Men! The 26th Pennsylvania Militia and the Gettysburg Campaign This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit
Author and Historian John Quarstein returns to discuss the Peninsular Campaign. Find John's books here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsula_Campaign#/media/File:McClellan%2BJohnston.jpg
Historian and author John Quarstein speaks on the Union ironclad warship, the USS Monitor. Find John's books here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo credit: "The Monitor and Merrimac: The First Fight Between Ironclads", a chromolithograph of the Battle of Hampton Roads, produced by Louis Prang & Co., Boston
Dr. Steven Ramold speaks on the contributions of the black Union sailors in today's program. Find Dr. Ramold's book here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit: https://www.archives.gov/files/publications/prologue/images/uss-miami-crew.jpg
Dr. Nina Silber of Boston University speaks about the role and impact of women in the North and South during the Civil War. Find Dr. Silber's book here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4190089141
Gary Gimbel speaks on the Battle of Falling Waters. Find out more about the Falling Waters Battlefield Association here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Today's discussion with Ross Kimmel and Mike Musick is about the drawings made by a prisoner incarcerated at Point Lookout, Maryland. Find "I Am Busy Drawing Pictures" here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Cover Image Credit: https://hornbakelibrary.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/analyzing-primary-sources-a-confederate-soldiers-sketchbook/#jp-carousel-1567
Judith Josephson speaks about her biography of Alan Pinkerton and his detective agency. Find Judith's book on Alan Pinkerton here and information on her other books at her website: https://www.judithjosephson.com. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Andrew Carroll speaks of the letters of the American Civil War, part of his war letters project. Find Andrew's book here. Find more information about the Center for American War Letters here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Author Justin Martin gives an interesting and unique look at the Battle of Antietam. Find Justin's book here. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Jim Anderson and Pat Mountain discuss the Battle of Ball's Bluff. For more information on the Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park here. For more information on the Friends of Ball's Bluff, find them on Facebook or send them an email at: friendsofballsbluff@gmail.com. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit
Author and historian Kevin Pawlak speaks about the Maryland Campaign of 1862. Find Kevin's book on the Maryland Campaign here. This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Cover Art Credit: https://picryl.com/media/battle-of-antietam-taking-of-the-bridge-on-antietam-creek
Kevin Pawlak, staff member of the Mosby Heritage Area, explains its function and programs. Find information on the Mosby Heritage Area here. Find Kevin's books on Amazon. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo credit: https://emergingcivilwar.com/author-biographies/authors/kevin-pawlak/
Author Bruce Mowday speaks of the Union Prison at Fort Delaware located on an island in the Delaware River south of Philadelphia. Find Bruce's book on Fort Delaware here: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Allies-Delawares-Prison-Community/dp/0811732703 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit: By Michael Swanda, U.S. Army Corps of Enginers - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID hhh.de0498.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing for more information., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2063802
Bruce Mowday speaks on the collection of relics and artifacts collected by J. Howard Wert. Find Bruce's book here: https://www.schifferbooks.com/j-howard-werts-gettysburg-a-collection-of-relics-from-the-civil-war-battle-6294.html This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Rev. Rene Kinard discusses part II of religion during the American Civil War. Check out Rev. Rene's ministry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaplainRenekinard/ Proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Rev. Rene Kinard speaks of religion in the American Civil War. Find him on Facebook. This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Timothy Smith, history professor at the University of Tennessee - Martin, speaks on Grierson's cavalry raid. Dr. Smith's book "The Real Horse Soldiers" on Amazon. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Timothy Smith, history professor at the University of Tennessee, Martin, speaks on the Battle of Shiloh. Dr. Smith's book on the Battle of Shiloh. Episode artwork: Battle of Shiloh by Thure de Thulstrup This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Reverend John Schildt, author of Four Days in October, talks about President Abraham Lincoln's visit to Sharpsburg, Maryland in early October 1862. Rev. Schildt's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Frederick-Civil-War-Battle-Spired/dp/1609490789/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533581337&sr=1-1 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Rick Garland of O'Be Joyfull Historical Tours and Entertainment shares his knowledge of Civil War music. Information about Rick and his tours at: http://www.obejoyfull.com/ Photo Credit: https://www.loc.gov/item/2012646972/ This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. James Broomall discusses his studies of Confederate citizens and soldiers. Watch for his book "Personal Confederacies: Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers" coming soon. More information on Dr. Broomall and the George Tyler Moore Center for Civil War Studies at Shepherd University at www.shepherd.edu/civilwar. This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. James Broomall, Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, discusses the Center's history and programs. Center Website: www.shepherd.edu/civilwar This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Joan Cashin talks about her award-winning book, "Varina Davis, First Lady of the Confederacy". Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/First-Lady-Confederacy-Varina-Daviss/dp/0674030370 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Jim Kehoe discusses Civil War art and artists on today's podcast. Antietam Gallery: http://www.antietamgallery.com/ This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Craig Symonds, award-winning author, explains the role of President Abraham Lincoln as a leader. Dr. Craig Symonds: https://www.usni.org/author/craig-l-symonds Photo Credit: https://springfieldmuseums.org/collections/item/president-lincoln-and-his-cabinet-in-council-septe-22nd-1862-adopting-the-emancipation-proclamation-issued-jany-1st-1863-currier-ives/ This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Dr. Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, speaks about the Confederate and Union Navies. Dr. Symonds' book on Civil War Navies: https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-at-Sea/dp/0199931682/ref=la_B000APOD6W_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1529547204&sr=1-9 This episode cover art is of the USS Mendota, 1864. Source: https://www.civilwarphotos.net/files/navy.htm This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
Jim Taylor, who is a descendant of slaves, continues his discussion of slavery. More information on the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society: http://www.jcblackhistory.org/ Photo Credit: http://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/wvulibraries:1192 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.
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