Tag Archives: Civil War
Tracking a Deadly Cat on the Texas Frontier in ‘The Which Way Tree’
While the frontier Texas subgenre has its limitations, Elizabeth Crook’s new novel is an enduring adventure tale.
Elizabeth Crook’s latest foray into the labyrinths of family and history in Texas is an absorbing coming-of-age adventure set in post-Civil War chaos, a time ...Read More
Will Georgetown’s ‘Old South Ball’ Rise Again?
The organizer of Georgetown's "Old South Ball" doesn't seem to have paid much heed to protesters who said the Civil War-themed party glorified slavery....Read More
End of an Error
East of Brownsville, an unassuming patch of ground hosted the final, pointless battle of the
Civil War.
East of Brownsville, an unassuming patch of ground hosted the final, pointless battle of the Civil War. ...Read More
The Hidden Confederate History of the Texas Capitol: An Unofficial Guide
A visitor to the Capitol gleans a particular story of Texas from the monuments and plaques: one that celebrates the state’s involvement in the Civil War and o...Read More
Observer Radio Episode 85: Battleground Texas, plus The Great Hanging
Observer Radio discusses the results of Battleground Texas' first big test. Also, a look at the dark history of the nation's deadliest act of mob violence....Read More
How Do You Memorialize a Mob?
Gainesville, Texas, is a patriotic small town. It's also the site of one of the nation's worst acts of mob violence—a history some citizens would like to forget.
Gainesville, Texas, is a patriotic small town. It's also the site of the nation's largest act of mob violence. One hundred and fifty-two years later, the town f...Read More
Direct Quote: Sam Allen Keeps the Buffalo Soldier Legacy Alive
Living-history educator Sam Allen shares stories of the black soldiers who fought in America’s Civil War and Indian wars. ...Read More