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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.
Tag Archives: Christmas
A Soldier’s Christmas 1863
Christmas in the Civil War was a time for reflection and a longing for home. These are universal feelings and desires from men and women caught in the currents of their day. In past years we have, in this blog, … Continue reading
First Wednesdays – Fort Macon on Christmas day, 1862
James West Champney, a soldier in the Forty-Fifth Massachusetts Regiment, drew this sketch of Fort Macon as viewed from the west on Christmas Day in 1862. He sketched it with charcoal. Fort Macon was under Union control at this time. … Continue reading
Posted in First Wednesdays, News
Tagged Christmas, First Wednesdays, military, North Carolina Digital Collections
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Christmas from the pen of William H.S. Burgwyn
Christmas is a time of reflection for many people; I know that I see so many things going on in the world today that make me thankful for what I have. During the Civil War there was not much to … Continue reading
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