By John Coski
Historian
The “dog days of August” seem like an appropriate time to spotlight the canines that appeared on southern state currency in the Civil War era. Before the Civil War, states, counties, cities, towns,...
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By Jodi Frederiksen
Every window of the White House of the Confederacy is equipped with interior built-in shutters. When not in use, they fold up flush with the window wells. Larger windows have shutters that fold from both the...
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By Robert Hancock
Director of CollectionsLewis D. Crenshaw, a wealthy flour manufacturer,...
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By Sam Craghead
Public Relations ManagerH. L. Hunley, A Primer…Part 4 of 6
(If you need to catch up on this series tracing the genesis of the Hunley, you can read ...
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By Jodi Frederiksen
As visitors explore the interior of the White House of the Confederacy, they often remark on the solidly constructed, handmade furniture found throughout the home....
