Vol. 10, No. 1
Richmond, Ky.
Efforts to add Mill Springs Battlefield as a member of the National Park
Service continue to gain momentum through the activity of Congressman
Hal Rogers. Civil War bands and national re-enactments are among
featured events that have given the park greater U.S. exposure.
A step forward
Being a keen observer and being prepared to get a good shot is part of the
Civil War re-enactment philosophy of Bowling Green Daily News
photographer and Photo Editor Miranda Pederson. Miranda caught the
emotions of Confederate re-enactors with his photo taken at the
Hart County Civil War Days in September.
Standing
tall
Martin Van Buren
Bates, who stood
7-feet-11 inches,
was the largest man
in the 5th Kentucky Infantry and, later,
in the 7th Virginia
Confederate Cavalry.
The Letcher County
native also was
recognized as the
largest man in the
world. He dwarfs a
companion who was
five-and-one-half
feet tall.
See story
Leading the way
Although cavalry officers rarely did so, most horse soldiers dismounted
to fight in an extended battle. Officers usually remained mounted
to facilitate communication and troop direction. See story.
Targeting Morgan
Re-enactors, representing Union soldiers and members of the home guard,
ride against John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry in this Battle of Cynthiana event.
The second Battle of Cynthiana, June 11, 1864, was Morgan’s last Kentucky
raid. See story.
Straight shooter
Perryville Battlefield continues to expand its preservation efforts with the
help of national grants. The park recently received nearly $100,000
to purchase additional battlefield land. Re-enactments (above) and living
history programs are bringing more visitors to the park, which is seeking
national status. See story. – Kathy Cummings photo
Final tribute
Randal Dietrich, Civil War specialist with the Minnesota Historical Society,
provided a final eulogy for Albert Woolson at a Veterans Day ceremony in
November. Woolson, who died in 1956, was the last surviving veteran
of the Civil War. See story. – Duluth (Minn.) News photo
Founders of largest
The Kentucky Civil War Round Table, based in Lexington, is the largest
of four round tables in Kentucky. Founders of the organization are (seated,
from left) Clement Eaton, Thomas Clark and Winston Coleman. Standing
(from left) are A.D. Kirwan, Holman Hamilton and Hambleton Tapp.
See story.
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