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Sacred Bodies: Caring for the Dead During and After the War

On May 14th, from 10:30-11:30 AM, the Civil War Sesquicentennial lecture series (PDF) at the State Archives continues with a talk on “Sacred Bodies: Caring for the Dead During and After the War” by Bill Brown, Debbi Blake, Chris Meekins. … Continue reading

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Friends of the Outer Banks History Center Will Host Program on Civil War Art

[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release - you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] Friends of the Outer Banks History Center Will Host  Public Program on Civil War Art at April 20 … Continue reading

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Fishers, Fighters and Freedmen: The Civil War Comes to Roanoke Island

[This blog post comes from the Outer Banks History Center; for more information, visit http://www.obhistorycenter.ncdcr.gov/] Fishers, Fighters and Freedmen: The Civil War Comes to Roanoke Island A new exhibit at the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo, N.C. highlights the … Continue reading

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Between Heaven and Hell: Raleigh and the End of the Civil War

[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release - you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] RALEIGH - The State Capitol will host the lecture “Between Heaven and Hell: Raleigh and the End … Continue reading

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Civil War Treasures Exhibit

Mark your calendars! Civil War Treasures Exhibit Where: N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (2nd Floor, North Carolina State Archives Search Room), 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, N.C. When: Monday October 24, from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Please join us … Continue reading

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Bentonville Battlefield Program Presents Life at Home during the Civil War

[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release - you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] Bentonville Battlefield Program Oct. 1 Presents Life at Home during the Civil War FOUR OAKS— The … Continue reading

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Many 2nd Saturdays Programs Have Civil War Focus July 9

[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release - you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources offers an aid to help kids – and parents … Continue reading

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The Fletcher Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. The intent was to free slaves in any state in rebellion against the federal government. A state could show it was not in rebellion by having a duly … Continue reading

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The Death (Murder) of Thad Cox

Please forgive the late notice but, for those of you free during lunchtime tomorrow, here is an event that may interest you: When: Noon, October 13, 2010 Where: Auditorium of the North Carolina State Archives/Library building “October 13 at noon … Continue reading

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Civil War and Reconstruction in North Carolina Joint Meeting

I saw a notice for this meeting on the bulletin board of one of our break rooms and thought I’d pass it along to all of you. The North Carolina Literary and Historical Association and the Federation of North Carolina … Continue reading

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