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Welcome to the SA of NC Civil War 150 blog
North Carolina Civil War 150 is a space for collecting all news, events, and observances related to the American Civil War Sesquicentennial commemoration at the State Archives of North Carolina.
The State Archives of North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial Timeline (PDF) is now available.
Note: all posts and comments on this website are public records.
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First Wednesdays – “…Ankle Shattered by shell…”
With the ending of the American Civil War, North Carolina began the long process to rehabilitate itself for re-entry back into the United States of America. In addition, the state’s veterans also started the process of their rehabilitation back into … Continue reading
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North Carolina Provided Limbs to Make Veterans Whole
[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release – you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] RALEIGH – Amputations were the most common operation performed during the American Civil War, constituting roughly … Continue reading
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