2nd Quarter 2009
Vol. 3, No. 2
Richmond, Ky.
Vol. 3, No. 2
Richmond, Ky.
High flight
The magnificence of the American Bald Eagle is
reflected in this Angela Elliott photograph, left, which
also is featured in her book “On the Wings of
Eagles.” Her popular photo book of the U.S.
national emblem is now in its second printing.
See feature story
Photo copyright Angela Elliott 4.16.07
The magnificence of the American Bald Eagle is
reflected in this Angela Elliott photograph, left, which
also is featured in her book “On the Wings of
Eagles.” Her popular photo book of the U.S.
national emblem is now in its second printing.
See feature story
Photo copyright Angela Elliott 4.16.07
| In this issue ... Angela Elliott 'Lady Eagle' earned her name The name is Angela Elliott. But in northwestern Tennessee and at Fort Donelson National Battlefield, she’s known as “The Eagle Lady.” The Big Rock, Tenn., resident has earned that label in the past five years with her dramatic photographs of a growing Bald Eagle population that extends from Tennessee into Kentucky. And some of the most notable photos have been taken at Civil War battlefield sites, such as Fort Donelson. Read more At Fort Sumter Artillery specialist Robert Anderson saw the war started by his pupil Robert Anderson could be labeled as one who did his job too well. Some two months shy of his 57th birthday, the Union major who was America’s most knowledgable artillery authority was fired upon by his pupil, Confederate Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard. The time was April 12, 1861. The site was Fort Sumter, S.C. The event was the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. Read more More than 10,000 attend weekend Sacramento has a good thing going Sacramento has done it again. The recent Battle of Sacramento re-enactment weekend resulted in more than 10,000 weekend visitors and some 800 re-enactors from 16 states. An overwhelming turnout the community of 400 enthusiastically welcomed. Read more Jake Salley... 'Face of Perryville' dedicated re-enactor The “new face” promoting the Perryville Battlefield is an 18-year-old high school senior whose bedtime stories were about the Civil War. Jake Salley, who grew up immersed in the War Between the States, is the Union soldier in the advertisement promoting Perryville. Read more Will promote state's heritage New Civil War Sites group organized The Central Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trails Association has become a state-wide organization for the purpose of educating the public about the varied Civil War heritage of the Commonwealth. The new organization, The Kentucky Civil War Sites Association, Inc., became effective July 2. Read more Carson was Union officer in Civil War The life and legend of Kentucky native Christopher “Kit” Carson has fascinated Americans for more than a century. But perhaps one of the least-known facts about the western frontiersman is that he was a Union lieutenant colonel during the Civil War. Read more Henry's music didn't die; lives on as successful Saxton's Cornet Band Shortly before the Civil War, Lexington’s Henry Saxton organized a brass band that was full of energy and musically and visually entertaining. Henry’s brass ensemble performed in Kentucky for more than 60 years, through the Civil War and into the early 20th century. It played concerts and dances and in parades and at funerals. Henry hoped the music would never die. Read more Roland book review Why Civil War came, its theories This is a book well worth your time. Charles Pierce Roland is alumni professor emeritus of history at the University of Kentucky and is one of America’s most distinguished and respected historians of the Civil War and the American South. Read more Kentucky's Civil War leaders Burbridge was controversial Union general Major Gen. Stephen G. Burbridge, a Georgetown native, was a controversial Union commander during the Civil War who also was known as “Butcher” Burbridge or the “Butcher of Kentucky.” Burbridge attended Georgetown College and the Kentucky Military Institute and became a lawyer. When the Civil War broke out, he formed his own Union regiment and officially joined the army as a colonel. Read more
Play portrays war’s African American contributions African Americans contribution to the Civil War was celebrated April 4 at Fort Donelson (Tenn.) National Battlefield with a production of “Stories from the Dirt,” a play written by Dr. Nancy Dawson, Western Kentucky University (WKU) professor of African American Studies. Read more |
‘Thank you, Mrs. Lincoln’
Anna Burns, 6, has her questions about Mary Todd
Lincoln answered by Mary Elliott, who portrayed
Mrs. Lincoln at the Battle of Richmond Association’s
recent presentation, “An Evening with the Lincolns.”
Mary and her husband, Larry, portray the Lincolns
at a variety of state, regional and national events.
Anna, a first-grader at Waco Elementary School
in Madison County, appears with her mother,
Emily, and siblings at re-enactment activities
throughout Kentucky. - George Terrizzi photo
Anna Burns, 6, has her questions about Mary Todd
Lincoln answered by Mary Elliott, who portrayed
Mrs. Lincoln at the Battle of Richmond Association’s
recent presentation, “An Evening with the Lincolns.”
Mary and her husband, Larry, portray the Lincolns
at a variety of state, regional and national events.
Anna, a first-grader at Waco Elementary School
in Madison County, appears with her mother,
Emily, and siblings at re-enactment activities
throughout Kentucky. - George Terrizzi photo
Firing on Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter as it would have appeared in 1861
while being bombarded by Confederate artillery
is shown in this artist’s sketch. The South Carolina
facility was commanded by Major Robert Anderson,
a Louisville, Ky. native. See feature story
Fort Sumter as it would have appeared in 1861
while being bombarded by Confederate artillery
is shown in this artist’s sketch. The South Carolina
facility was commanded by Major Robert Anderson,
a Louisville, Ky. native. See feature story
Confederate infantry moves
into position during the
15th Annual Battle of
Sacramento. Another huge
turnout of re-enactors and
spectators were on hand for
the May 15-17 weekend
event. Re-enactors were
from 16 states and from
as distant as Washington.
See feature story
into position during the
15th Annual Battle of
Sacramento. Another huge
turnout of re-enactors and
spectators were on hand for
the May 15-17 weekend
event. Re-enactors were
from 16 states and from
as distant as Washington.
See feature story
Action advance
Re-enactor Jake Salley prepares for action during
one of his Civil War events. Salley portrays both
cavalry and infantry roles in the some 20
re-enactments in which he appears each year.
His stepfather, Chad Greene, is at far right.
See feature story – Julie Clay photo
Re-enactor Jake Salley prepares for action during
one of his Civil War events. Salley portrays both
cavalry and infantry roles in the some 20
re-enactments in which he appears each year.
His stepfather, Chad Greene, is at far right.
See feature story – Julie Clay photo
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