Civil War Replica Uniforms Near Me
Middlecreek National Battlefield had a significant impact in changing the course of the Civil War. The battle ended Confederate supremacy…
How the Civil War ended [and an extra battle]
Before Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860, tensions mounted between the north (Union) and south (Confederate) in America because slaves…
The Underground Railroad and freed slaves [estimated 100,000 escaped]
Not literally a railroad, but secret tunnels of routes and safe houses for southern slaves to escape to Canda for…
Kentucky’s Role in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, the state of Kentucky played a key role. Kentucky was a border state, separating the…
The types of weapons used during the Civil War [with photos]
When the Civil War started in 1861, there wasn’t a huge selection of weapons used other than canons, rifles, and…
Kentucky’s Bloodiest Civil War Battle – Perryville
Kentucky was the site of 21 different battles during the Civil War, including the Civil War Battle at Middle Creek.…
Civil War Reenactments near me in Kentucky
Harsh Day on January 10, 1862 Colonel James Garfield On January 10th, 1862, at about 1 p.m., James A. Garfield,…
What caused the Civil War to begin [most killed]
Neither the North nor the South knew how bloody the Civil War would be. Over 620,000 soldiers were killed (out…
Historical Must See’s of Kentucky
Most commonly known as the bluegrass state, Kentucky is home to famous events such as the Kentucky Derby and Bluegrass…
The 13 Civil War battles fought in Kentucky [a short overview of each]
Kentucky is not only known for horse racing, bourbon, moonshine, and coal, it’s also known for its Civil War battles…