Category: Miscellaneous
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San Diego!
As you’re reading this, I’ll be on a flight to San Diego for a week of rest and relaxation. Jim Durney was kind enough to schedule a few of his Amazon reviews from the last few years over the next seven days, so TOCWOC won’t miss a beat with me gone. If you try to […]
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Help Save Brandywine Battlefield!
I read the rather disturbing news on Friday that the American Revolution battlefield of Brandywine near Philadelphia is closing its doors until further notice. If you love history as much as I do, please consider making a donation to keep this, the largest battle in the war for America’s independence, open for future generations.
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“Abraham Lincoln Did a Number On US”
The idea of secession is alive and well, with variations even I’d never heard of, like the Second Vermont Republic and Novacadia. Wikipedia even has a helpful list of various state secession movements, while noting that only two (West Virginia and Maine) were successful. Josh Levin at Slate is taking a look at various ways […]
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New-York Historical Society Lincoln Exhibit Opens October 9
Timothy Wroten of the New-York Historical Society (yes the hyphen is meant to be there) sent in a nice message detailing the opening of a new Abraham Lincoln Exhibit set to occur on October 9, 2009. The exhibit will explore Lincoln and his relationship with New York City and will run until March 25, 2010. […]
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History Carnival 78
It’s July, and that means it’s time for the 78th edition of the long running History Carnival here at TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog! We move from one Brett to another this month. Historians’ Methodology and Academic History We start this month’s carnival at Crooked Timber, where Michele Lamont discusses what constitutes quality among […]
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BIG News at TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog
I’d like to announce an eventful first four days of July here at TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog. Events include the 78th History Carnival, a combined effort by Civil War bloggers to present a definitive Top 10 Civil War books on the Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg, and a free book giveaway on the […]
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Only 5 Days to Nominate Your Favorite History Posts for History Carnival 78!
The 78th Edition of the long running History Carnival will be appearing at TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog in only 5 days on July 1, 2009. If you love history blogs, make sure you are on the lookout for excellent blog entries. When you see one, nominate it for this edition of the Carnival […]