The American Civil War | Battle of Nashville & Beyond

November 26, 2019 By Bob Henderson Leave a Comment

Seventeen Men

Portrait Exhibit of 17 Black Soldiers at Fort Negley.

A historical exhibit by Michigan artist Shayne Davidson containing 17 portraits of men who served in the 25th United States Colored Troops (Company G) has been on display at Fort Negley Visitor Center and Park in Nashville, Tennessee for the last six months. The exhibit has now been moved to another another venue. …more

25TH UNITED STATES
COLORED INFANTRY REGIMENT

The 25th United States Colored Infantry Regiment was organized from January 3 to March 1864. Beginning April 1, the regiment was transported to New Orleans for duty. The regiment was split in half for the trip with five companies aboard each of the two assigned transports (designated left and right wings). Off Cape Hatteras, the transport Suwanee, with the right wing onboard, sprung a serious leak and was forced into port at Morehead City, North Carolina. The transport was condemned, and the right wing of the 25th USCT was stranded at Morehead City for three weeks while new transportation was arranged. The right wing finally reunited with the left wing of the 25th USCT in New Orleans on May 5, 1864. Shortly thereafter, the regiment was ordered to Florida where it was stationed at Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens. The regiment served in Florida until mustered out of service December 6, 1865.

Seventeen Men

Portraits of Black Civil War Soldiers

Bio’s: Left to Right

July 17, 2019 By Bob Henderson Leave a Comment

Fort Pulaski

The demise of traditional fortifications

Website: Fort Pulaski National Monument

Location: US-80, Savannah, GA 31410

5,275 Rounds were fired in 30 Hours

On April 10, 1862 advancements in artillery made this 7.5 foot brick walled fort penetrable. The 30 pound Parrott Rifle was one of the guns that made this possible. After only 30 hours of engagement, Confederate are forced to surrender after their large powder magazine was exposed to direct fire.

Ironically, the young 2nd Lt. Robert E. Lee was one of it’s engineers when it was built in 1829. The fort is named for Count Casmir Pulaski, the Polish hero who lost his life in the Revolutionary War siege of Savannah, Georgia.

March 23, 2018 By Bob Henderson Leave a Comment

Waverly Mansion

Waverly Mansion Virtual Reality Tour:

Waverly Mansion is a unique Mississippi antebellum mansion for its enormous octagonal cupola. The dual rotating stairwell is a breath-taking architectural accent to the spectacular entrance.

Col. George H. Young, built the home in 1852. The home survived the war, deep in Confederate territory. Colonel Young had six sons that fought in it.

Today it’s open for tours, but currently for sale at $2.9 million dollars.

Location: 1852 Waverly Rd, West Point, MS 39773

Google 360º Virtual Tour:

February 15, 2018 By Bob Henderson Leave a Comment

Marietta

Marietta Confederate Cemetery:

Virtual Reality TOUR

“Marietta Confederate Cemetery is the largest Confederate cemetery south of Richmond, Virginia and is located in Marietta, Georgiaadjacent to the larger Marietta City Cemetery.

The Marietta Confederate Cemetery is one of the largest burial grounds for Confederate dead. It is the resting place to over 3000 soldiers from every confederate state and Maryland, Missouri and Kentucky.

The cemetery was established in 1863 as a gift from Jane Glover who was the wife of Marietta’s first mayor. It sits on the site of a former Baptistchurch that was later moved to a new location in downtown Marietta and the land was acquired by John Glover – Marietta’s first mayor.

Soldiers killed in the battles of Chickamauga in Tennessee, and Kolb’s Farm and Kennesaw Mountain from the Atlanta campaign are interred there.” – Wikapedia

November 6, 2017 By Bob Henderson 3 Comments

Carter House Virtual Tour

Battle of Franklin Ground Zero

carter-house-image — **1140 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064**

Revised: 22 November 2017

Take a virtual tour of the historic American Civil War sites in Franklin, Tennessee. Shot on location at The Carter House, Cotton Gin, Fort Granger, Winstead Hill and Carnton Plantation.

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