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As a Southerner and native of the Shenandoah Valley, I offer reflections on the Civil War-era South… and sometimes a little more. But… expect the unexpected
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“Knowing” what our Civil War ancestors fought for, and the ways that “knowledge” is expressed
It’s rare, but certainly not impossible… there are times when the sentiments of a Civil War ancestor are clearly expressed in letters, diaries, and other wartime documents. For the most part, however, I’d argue that we rarely know the reasons for which our Confederate ancestors were serving. That’s why I find it rather bold of someone when they […]
… and yet another huge Confederate flag?
June 9, 2009 by Robert Moore
Noting today’s post on Kevin’s blog about the recently raised Confederate flag (yes, another huge one) in Tennessee and a few comments made by H.K. Edgerton. I thought I’d bring up a point that appears to have been totally and completely ignored in Edgerton’s comment. He said… “This is a southern flag. You can’t attack this […]
Blacks and whites in non-soldier roles with the Confederate army
May 21, 2009 by Robert Moore
I think there is something that is missed in all of these discussions about blacks in “service” roles with the Confederate army. Let me be more clear. We know there were some in the muster rolls of units, and to spare me the rants of those who completely fail to understand where I am coming […]
Applying UFOlogy Techniques to the Search for Black Confederates
May 15, 2009 by Craig Swain
Ok, once again I’m caught watching non-history programming on the History (Channel). My official excuse is there was nothing else on except re-runs of old 80’s shows in TV Land, and some news program where people yell a lot. So I had UFO Hunters rolling in the background while I worked on Historical Marker entries. […]
Is defining the war as a sectional crisis problematic?
April 20, 2009 by Robert Moore
I’m thinking through this, but let’s give something some thought… I wonder if looking at the war as a sectional crisis has presented a problem (especially in terms of “historical memory”) in not only defining the people within those sections but understanding just how complex the history of the war really is. The geographical borders laid […]
A visit to the American Civil War Center
April 20, 2009 by Robert Moore
On Saturday afternoon, I had the opportunity to visit the American Civil War Center, and, as one who is in search of how Southern Unionists are represented in reflections of the Civil War, I began my walk-through anticipating what I might find. While an interesting and different way to present the history of the war […]
How far for “Cause” and “Country?”
April 9, 2009 by Robert Moore
Quick post today, but as I am very aware that today is April 9… the anniversary of Appomattox, I just had a few thoughts driving to school today. At Appomattox, Lee had but a fraction of the men that once filled the ranks of the ANV. Sure, many had died along the way, suffered incapacitating […]
My beef with care-free “headstoning”
March 26, 2009 by Robert Moore
Harry (aka Bull Runnings) sent me this image just yesterday. The shot is of a headstone in a cemetery in Beaver County, Pa., near the Pennsylvania/Ohio line. Now, to some, looking at this headstone might evoke a response like, “Yes, so, it’s a Confederate soldier’s headstone. So?” Yet, it just isn’t that simple. For one, […]
Looking beyond Confederate service records and pensions
March 23, 2009 by Robert Moore
Just a passing thought this morning (and a relatively light post considering I am deep in my thesis right now), but, I’d like to say something quick about questionable loyalties when it comes to Confederate soldiers. I’ve mentioned it before, but from what one finds in a service record and a pension is not “all-revealing.” […]
Southerners “honoring” Southern heritage
February 20, 2009 by Robert Moore
I just added a link to Greg Rowe’s blog because… he gets it. Through his words I can see that he is one of a growing number of Southerners who, after a long journey, is like me and is still learning to appreciate ALL facets of Civil War-era “Southern heritage” and is not caught up in ”selective […]
What is a “true and complete” Southern perspective of the Civil War?
February 17, 2009 by Robert Moore
If one says he/she is going to present a “Southern perspective” of the Civil War, do you cringe or roll your eyes and say something like, ”oh no, here we go?” Is it possible to deliver a non-slanted “Southern perspective” of the war without tripping over all of the perspectives that actually make up THE Southern perspective of […]
Defining Southern Heritage in Civil War Remembrance
February 15, 2009 by Robert Moore
If modern Confederate remembrance does not come close to accurately capturing the true definition of Southern heritage in the Civil War era, what does? I’ll be posting on this in the coming week. In the meantime, hat-tip to Kevin at Civil War Memory for making us aware of a YouTube clip, and a “well-done” to […]
Southern Perspective(s) of the Civil War
February 9, 2009 by Robert Moore
I know, I’ve talked about this before, but clearly, the view of the Civil War in terms of “Southern perspective” suggests something… singular… even an implied “unity” as a people in support of “Cause.” It is reflected in the way that some people represent ”Southern perspective” as ”Confederate perspective.” Plurality is missing, and therefore the singular representation misleads, […]
Great new addition to the blogroll
February 6, 2009 by Robert Moore
I was delighted to hear from Victoria Bynum (Free State of Jones: Mississippi’s Longest Civil War) last night via a comment made by her in my Southern Unionists Chronicles site. Not only was it great to hear from her, but it is even better knowing that she has launched her own blog, Renegade South. For those who […]
Who’s foolin’ who? More on “black Confederates”
February 4, 2009 by Robert Moore
I was greatly interested in Kevin Levin’s post yesterday about the planned event to honor two “black Confederates” (or is it slaves?) in North Carolina… especially since I was preparing a post addressing my concerns about the way “black Confederates,” in general, are being represented in remembrance events and “Confederate-friendly” published works. I don’t know enough yet to say […]
Carpetbaggers!?
February 2, 2009 by Robert Moore
Just for the fun of it, I just spent some time in the census records again. I noticed that the 1870 and 1880 census records online at the UVa site provide stats for the states of birth. So, considering the talk about carpetbaggers in a few places in the blogosphere, I figured I would run […]
Excellent discussion about Civil War memory and some issues pertaining to the “read-write” nature of blogging
January 29, 2009 by Robert Moore
I know many of the readers here are actually “travelers” who frequently make their way through Kevin’s Civil War Memory blog to my blog, but for those who do not make that virtual journey, check out Kevin’s posts (with comments) from yesterday and today (and even the day before). There is some great discussion going […]
Some thoughts on Lee-Jackson Day
January 17, 2009 by Robert Moore
It is fine to both privately and, to a degree, publicly reflect upon the lives of historical persons. It fulfills various needs of the living. Look at a historical person (or persons) and consider the part of the historical person’s character, actions, etc., and consider how one may take meaning from these reflections. For some, […]
What’s really (no, I mean REALLY) the problem with modern Civil War reenactments?
January 14, 2009 by Robert Moore
Noting the recent post by Kevin over at Civil War Memory, I figured I’d toss out some thoughts about reenacting. First, YES, I have reenacted. I started back in 1981, and then, in the midst of high school, other things became more important to a teenage boy (go figure). Then, I crept back into it […]
May I paraphrase you… out of context… General Jackson?
January 6, 2009 by Robert Moore
Looking through the unit history for the Staunton Artillery yesterday (for something pertaining to a post over at BullRunnings), I came across a quote that sounded familiar. Then I realized that it was from a Gods & Generals conversation between “General Jackson” and “Captain Smith.” Remember? It was one held at the artillery position (Ricketts’?), […]
Where historical fact combined with fabrication (fiction) just presented a problem
December 29, 2008 by Robert Moore
As much as I hate to steamroller my own posts by double-posting (twice in the same day… truly, not among “best practices” in blogging), this story is just far more interesting than to just let it lay for a day. Call this an “historical memory watchdog” moment… This story about fabricating portions of recent proposed […]
The return of Confederate battleflags and the concerns of Union veterans… and others
December 27, 2008 by Robert Moore
I came across the image (originally published June 25, 1887) that follows below several weeks ago and I think, for anyone who knows the complex history of returning Civil War flags to their “homes,” this is an interesting cartoon. Of course, without a little background behind the cartoon, it might be meaningless for some who look at it […]
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