Jan.-March 2012
Vol. 6, No. 1
Richmond, Ky.



















Bugle web archives 2011
Jan.-March 2011 Click here for complete edition

LaFantasie speculates: If Lee had refused to surrender could the South have won the war?

Kentucky's rugged terrain was ideal for cavalry's hit-and-run 'Bull Pup'

'Skirmishes at Lawrenceburg, Dog Walk engagements 'of which no one has heard'

Nelson portrayer physically resembles Battle of Richmond commander

Does a Kentucky Civil War soldier haunt Gettysburg's Sachs Bridge?

Kentucky's Civil War leaders: Orphan Brigade commander also served as lawyer, state's attorney, legislator

Conn has best view of Lincoln statue he had constructed, placed in Stanville

Mays covers Saltville, new exhibit opened to public at Camp Nelson

This one-of-a-kind Union monument honors 107 soldiers who died for cause

New website up and running for Civil War sites group

Book reviews

Civil War's animal casualty rate surpassed even that of its solders

News in Brief: Hardin Museum seeks $8,000 grant
April-June 2011 Click here for complete edition

Bugle editorial: Here at two MUST Civil War reads

Part one of two parts: Civil War's perceived glory soon clashed with grim reality for common soldier

Joe Brent says: Civil War Sesquicentennial - why should we commemorate it?

Davis birthday commemoration scheduled June 3-5 at Fairview

Anderson's Fort Duffield remains as state's largest earthen fortress

Witness to Lincoln's assassination was concerned about Booth's injury

From a professional storyteller: As a 90-year-old, Watson discusses long-ago events of the Civil War

'Shooting Yankees is fun': Southern patriot Barney Mack refuses to galvanize or fire on Confederate flag

Sesquicentennial, planned exhibit, may be comeback for Camp Nevin

Native American Stand Watie was last Confederate commander to stand down

How Civil War unofficially began: Citadel Cadet Haynsworth fired first shot three months before Fort Sumter conflict

Narrated by Paul Patton: New Civil War Sites video tells Kentucky's Civil War story

Kentucky's Civil War leaders: Johnston was considered finest general officer in Confederacy

Kentucky's Civil War generals featured in Richmond sesquicentennial exhibit

Trimble presentation next for Madison Co.

News in Brief: 100-plus attend Civil War summit, six April events available to public
July-Sept. 2011 Click here for complete edition

Mill Springs honored for restoration of battlefield's West-Metcalfe House

"Simpsonville Slaughter" one of state's saddest Civil War Memories

Fayette estate honored: Waveland is Kentucky's example of plantation life during Civil War

Part two of two: Civil War soldier wasn't much different from distant grandson in Afghanistan

Making Civil War clothing just part of hands-on learning for these students

Kentucky's Civil War leaders: An ill temper and distrust of superiors led to downfall of Union Gen. Harrow

Civil War train robbery: Confederates keep trying, but Union always wins in "Battle for the Gold"

'Rebel Yell: "If you heard it and weren't scared, that means you never heard it"

Battle of Richmond, Cleburne promoted development of sharpshooter tactics

Book review: "Cry Uncle" a moving human story about a war "that ain't fair for nobody"

Racked by disease, reportedly haunted, Camp Beauregard now just a monument

Union group established Decoration Day forerunner of modern Memorial Day

American Civil War special for Germans as historical event "worth remembering"

News in brief: Seyfrit honored for efforts at Battle of Richmond
Oct.-Dec. 2011 Click here for complete edition

TE grant awarded Holt House reps for rehabilitation of 1850s-era home

Perryville's bloodiest battle area next on Civil War Trust's preservation list

Camp Nelson displays impress visitors, tell story of facility's historic significance


As predicted, Kevin Combs was destined to be Civil War re-enactor, drummer

Perryville's Joan House elected V-P of Kentucky Civil War Sites Association

Battle of Lebanon: Myrtledene will be long remembered as the house Gen. Morgan imprinted

Book review: '"They're not dead ... they live in memory," Swanson relates about David and Lincoln

'Emma Edmonds one of some 400 women who were Civil War great pretenders

Grant funds Civil War governors research: Historical Society's digital documentary will tell key story about state's leaders

Although involvement was not sought, some 20,000 Indians fought in Civil War

Interpretive marker honors Nelson at Jessamine camp's national cemetery

Floridians claim Civil War's first shot was at Fort Barrancas, not Fort Sumter

Nominations will be received until Jan. 31 for Excellence in Public History award

Kentucky's Civil War leaders: Union Col. J.M. Harlan better known as outstanding Supreme Court justice

Letters to Editor: Historical truth about Confederate flag, its stars concern for West Point reader

News in brief – Civil War Sesquicentennial emphasized: Jefferson group brings Ky. history to life

Articles and photos appearing on www.thekentuckycivilwarbugle.com may be used with permission. For permission, contact Bugle editor Ed Ford at fordpr@mis.net.

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