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This is where we post informative articles and comments on anything relating to the American Civil War. If you would like to add a comment on a particular article or post please contact us and we will promptly review your comment or original article for posting.
 

 

 

General Robert E. Lee Surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant
An article remembering the day the American Civil War was over as posted on Civil-War-Costumes.com blog.


Southern Bell Costume is Born - Scarlett O'Hara
In 1936 the best selling book Gone with the Wind gave rise to the popularity of the southern belle costume and the Civil War soldier's costume. Civil-War-Costumes.com has thes and other costumes at unbeatable Internet prices.


Battle of Gettysburg 2010 Reenactment
A Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment post with useful information for both reenactors and spectators at the 2010 annual event.


Civil War Battles - Winchester Virginia - Robert E. Lee
One of many Civil War battles took place on June 14th when the Army of General Robert E. Lee took the Union garrison at Winchester, Virginia


Civil War Reenactments - June 12th Thru 14th Weekend
Civil War reenactment events for June 12th thru 14th weekend.


The American Civil War and D Day Casualties
A brief history of D Day with statistics on the casualties of of both World War 2 and the American Civil War.


Civil War Uniform - Union and Confederate Uniforms
The uniforms of the Civil War soldier often varied from regiment to regiment and the different state's militias as well.


American Civil War in Memorial Day History
Memorial day was first desiginated as a US holiday to honor the war dead of the Civil War.


Union Navy's Tasks - Background for Civil War Reenactments
A brief outline of the US Navys role in the American Civil War.


Civil War Soldier Uniforms - A Great Costume
Civil War Soldiers uniforms, as costumes, are always a favorite and this article gives useful information on which armys uniform to wear.


Battle of Antietam - The Presidents and Generals Speak Up
Battle of Antietam article on statements made by Presidents Lincoln and Davis and Generals Lee and McClellan preceeding the battle.


Anerican Civil War Begins - Fort Sumpter South Carolina
On this day, April 12th, in 1861 the Civil War begins with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumpter, South Carolina.


Battle of Bull Run - A Civil War Reenactment
A backgroung on the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the American Civil War and a favorite of Civil War reenactors.


Reenactment at Blakeley Park Alabama
Reenactment at Blakeley State Park in Alabama weekend of 4th and 5th.


A Civil War Reenactment is Living in History
A informative article describing different types of a Civil War reenactment and the level of authenticity required of each.