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brianstamm wrote a new post 1 year, 11 months ago
Image courtesy of The Central Rappahannock Regional Library
At this holiday time we all tend to find ourselves busy with decorating our homes, shopping for the perfect gift and running here and there for […]
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Just from the text, I would suspect Schlittenbauer as the primary suspect. I’m fairly sure, if they had had the technology and forensic science then that we do today, this one could have been solved. Another great article Niobe.
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brianstamm commented on the post, The Rise & Fall of the 18th Century Pouffe 2 years ago
My wife found this to be very interesting as did I. Keep them coming Niobe.
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brianstamm commented on the post, Wampumpeag, the Bead of the Realm: America's First Currency 2 years ago
Interesting article. I was under the impression that beads in various colors were also made from small bones and stones for Wampum. Learned something new today.
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American Civil War 2 years, 12 months agoToday marked the 158th anniversary of that famous speech by President Abraham Lincoln. The great orator of the time Edward Everett spoke for over two hours for the dedication of the National Soldiers Cemetery in Gettysburg. Lincoln followed with a short two minute speech. When done, the President sat down thinking he had failed for there was no…[Read more]
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I think it was his speech that made Gettysburg such a unique battlefield after the fact… he crystallized the bigger picture and where this battle fit into broader…
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brianstamm replied to the topic Recommendations for New Community Groups in the forum Member Resources 2 years, 12 months ago
American Revolution, French and Indian and of course, Civil War
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brianstamm replied to the topic Who knew that women's pockets in the 18th century would be pegged as SEXIST! in the forum Art & Cultural History 3 years ago
This is a new one for me. Of course, I focused more on the military uniforms and equipment as a reenactor. My wife wore mostly ball gowns and carried a small crocheted purse. Even some of the more “dressed up” ladies never had anything like you picture here. That’s one of the reasons I like studying the period. You learn something new all of the time.
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In my research of the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry, one of the Captains of the regiment, Joseph Archambault had ties to Napoleon. He and his brother were part of the… -
brianstamm posted an update 3 years ago
Just received my reprint copy of Ed Bearss’ three volume Vicksburg campaign. For anyone who has ever seen or heard Bears speak, he was one of the most animated and knowledgeable historians on the Civil War. His passing earlier this year leaves a huge void for anyone studying the war. He also authored a set of books on the Petersburg seige. RIP Ed.…[Read more]
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brianstamm replied to the topic Who knew that women's pockets in the 18th century would be pegged as SEXIST! in the forum Art & Cultural History 3 years ago
Interesting. I spent many hours as a Civil War reenactor and never thought about the ladies having or not having pockets even in what were considered “camp dresses”. These plain skirts were worn by the ladies who spent time in camp making sure we were all fed and we’re devoid of the hoops worn under more dressier dresses. Most of the ladies…[Read more]
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brianstamm replied to the topic Your Favorite Historical Book Recommendations in the forum Member Resources 3 years ago
For students of the Battle of Gettysburg, I highly recommend three by author Harry Pfanz. Gettysburg the First Day, Gettysburg the Second Day and Gettysburg: Culp’s Hill and Cemetery Hill are all incredibly well written and researched. Pfanz spent ten years as lead historian for the Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Thanks for sharing this article! I always feel bad for the soldiers who were on the younger side of the average (25 years old for the Union was average) who were away from home during the holidays. It seemed to be well-illustrated in that Harper’s Weekly cover with Santa Claus. Many would be considered kids by today’s standards.