April-June 2015
Vol. 9, No. 2
Richmond, Ky.

PICTURE POTPOURRI

Gunk removal
The Confederate submarine
H.L. Hunley is seen at a
conservation lab in North
Charleston, S.C., as a
conservator works at removing
the encrustation from the hull.
Scientists are close to
discovering why the sub sank
in February 1864. See story.
– AP photo by Bruce Smith

‘Hoo-rah!’
Eighth-graders from Judkins (Calif.) Middle School join in a cheer as they
finish drilling at a March 20 Civil War Encampment. The ninth annual event
encourages young people to learn first-hand about the conflict.
See Bugle Briefs. (California follows Kentucky in encouraging youngsters)
– Pismo Beach Tribune News photo by Kaytlyn Leslie

Fall at Columbus-Belmont
Columbus-Belmont State Park will have weapons blazing and plenty
of action at its annual Civil War Days, Oct. 9-11. The weekend will include
battle re-enactments, living history activities and encampments. Opening
day is education day with schools, scouts, groups and clubs encouraged
to schedule field trips. For more information call 270-677-2327 or e-mail
cindy.lynch@ky.gov.

Want a sip?
This wine, recovered intact four years ago from the 1864 wreck of the
Mary-Celestia blockade runner, was sampled by wine experts after being
submerged for 151 years. How did it taste? See story.

It’s all military
The Kentucky Military Museum, formerly the Kentucky Arsenal, features
uniforms, medals, flags and weapons from two centuries of conflicts,
including the Civil War. The building, erected in 1850, was renovated
in 2012. See story. – Lexington Herald-Leader photo by Pablo Alcala

Helm controversy
Confederate Gen. Benjamin H. Helm was married to Mary Todd Lincoln’s
half-sister, Emilie Todd. That union created a Washington controversy
when Emilie visited Mary at the White House following Helm’s death.
See story.

Brian was there
Brian Williams recently submitted this photo to NBC-TV executives to prove
that he had met with President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
The photo was taken at Antietam, Md., Oct. 3, 1862. Intelligence Services
Director Allan Pinkerton (left) and Union Major Gen. John A. McClernand
provided affidavits to the network that Williams actually was present
to interview President Lincoln. – Library of Congress photo

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