Author Archives: saregeo

When the Student Becomes the Master

Posted on December 6, 2010 by saregeo

Most of you probably know that the first shots of the Civil War were fired in the early morning hours of April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter. The fort – located off the coast of South Carolina in Charleston Harbor … Continue reading →

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Silent Sam

Posted on December 3, 2010 by saregeo

Since yesterday’s post focused on North Carolina in the Civil War, I thought I’d stick with that theme for today’s post as well. Being a student at the nation’s oldest public university has major privileges, and one of them is … Continue reading →

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Valley of Humility: NC in the Civil War

Posted on December 2, 2010 by saregeo

Unlike it’s southern neighbor, North Carolina wasn’t eager to secede from the Union. South Carolina led the way with its secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. Florida and Mississippi followed on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, 1861 (respectively). … Continue reading →

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Nicknames

Posted on November 30, 2010 by saregeo

Nicknames have been around forever. Whether they’re self-assigned or bestowed upon someone against their will, they have a tendency to stick. The following are six examples of nicknames given to famous men of the Civil War. Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall) … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Music

Posted on November 29, 2010 by saregeo

Over Thanksgiving break I got the chance to re-watch the first couple episodes of Ken Burns’ The Civil War. Doing so reminded me of certain songs that I associate with the Civil War, and I thought it’d be worth sharing … Continue reading →

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Sullivan Ballou

Posted on November 18, 2010 by saregeo

One of the first things that sparked my interest in the Civil War was Ken Burns‘ documentary titled (very fittingly) The Civil War. Although I was only 1 when the documentary first aired on PBS, I’ve been able to watch … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name?

Posted on November 17, 2010 by saregeo

Between 1860 and 1870 names like Elijah, Ira and Solomon topped the charts as some of the most popular names. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that some of the famous figures from the Civil War have some … Continue reading →

Posted in Ambrose E. Burnside, Name Games, P.G.T. Beauregard, Ulysses S. Grant | 1 Comment

Ancestral Home Turned National Cemetery: Arlington

Posted on November 4, 2010 by saregeo

Anyone who has taken a tourist trip to Washington D.C. has likely spent at least some time visiting Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington stands as a symbol of the commitment and sacrifice thousands of Americans have made for their country. It’s … Continue reading →

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Halloween Hauntings

Posted on November 2, 2010 by saregeo

Another Halloween has come and gone. The once beautifully carved jack-o-lanterns have turned into rotting pumpkins; loads of candy are no longer being given out for free; and (with the exception of a few interesting individuals) no one is walking … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by saregeo

  What do Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy have in common? As it turns out the answer is: a whole heck of a lot. Though the two presidents were in power a century apart and ruled over two very … Continue reading →

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