The Civil War & Reconstruction

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

Episodes

#456- MAKING MISSISSIPPI HOWL: Sherman's Meridian Raid (Part the First)

May 19, 2024 • 20 mins

In which we look at Sherman's raid on Meridian, Mississippi, in February 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#455- THE GREAT ESCAPE

May 12, 2024 • 32 mins

In which we look at the mass escape from Libby Prison in Richmond in February 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#454- PRISONERS OF WAR

April 29, 2024 • 41 mins

In which we look at the experience of POWs during the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#453- "EVERY MAN STOOD AT HIS POST AND DID HIS DUTY": The Destruction of USS Underwriter

April 14, 2024 • 28 mins

In which we look at the Confederate attack on USS Underwriter at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 2, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#452- ANNA E DICKINSON AND "THE PERILS OF THE HOUR"

April 8, 2024 • 23 mins

In which we look at the life of Anna E Dickinson and her address on Capitol Hill in January 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#451- TEN DOLLARS A MONTH

March 24, 2024 • 27 mins

In which we look at the pay inequality between black and white soldiers in the Federal armies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In which we look at Confederate Major General Patrick Cleburne's controversial proposal, presented in January 1864, to arm and free the Confederacy's slaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#449- 1864: A YEAR OF CRISIS AND DECISION

March 10, 2024 • 30 mins

In which we look at how 1864 will be a pivotal year in the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#448- THE HARPER'S FERRY SKEDADDLERS

March 4, 2024 • 29 mins

In which we look at the story of the 1500 Union cavalrymen who escaped from Harper's Ferry when Stonewall Jackson captured that place during the Antietam Campaign in September 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#447- LEE IN THE LOW COUNTRY

February 26, 2024 • 31 mins

In which we look at the time Robert E Lee spent in 1861 as commander of the Confederates' Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and East Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#446- PADDY GRAYDON

February 19, 2024 • 21 mins

In which we look at the life of James "Paddy" Graydon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#445- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (October-December)

February 11, 2024 • 27 mins

In which we finish with our look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#444- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (July-September)

February 5, 2024 • 31 mins

In which we continue with our look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#443- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (June-July)

January 29, 2024 • 30 mins

In which we continue with our look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#442- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (April-May)

January 22, 2024 • 32 mins

In which we continue with our look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#441- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (January-March)

January 16, 2024 • 29 mins

In which we start to take a look back at what happened in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#440- MINE RUN

January 8, 2024 • 44 mins

In which Meade and Lee come 'this close' to fighting a major battle below the Rapidan River, at Mine Run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#439- MEANWHILE, BACK IN VIRGINIA...

December 18, 2023 • 39 mins

In which we look at the affairs at Rappahannock Station and Kelly's Ford on November 7, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#438- KNOXVILLE (Part the Fourth)

December 4, 2023 • 31 mins

In which Longstreet fails to eject Burnside from Knoxville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#437- KNOXVILLE (Part the Third)

November 19, 2023 • 23 mins

In which Longstreet arrives at Knoxville but he isn't sure he's strong enough to actually eject Burnside from the town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Civil War & Reconstruction

Episodes

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#454- PRISONERS OF WAR

#453- "EVERY MAN STOOD AT HIS POST AND DID HIS DUTY": The Destruction of USS Underwriter

#452- ANNA E DICKINSON AND "THE PERILS OF THE HOUR"

#451- TEN DOLLARS A MONTH

#450- CLEBURNE'S PROPOSAL

#449- 1864: A YEAR OF CRISIS AND DECISION

#448- THE HARPER'S FERRY SKEDADDLERS

#447- LEE IN THE LOW COUNTRY

#446- PADDY GRAYDON

#445- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (October-December)

#444- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (July-September)

#443- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (June-July)

#442- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (April-May)

#441- YEAR IN REVIEW: 1863 (January-March)

#440- MINE RUN

#439- MEANWHILE, BACK IN VIRGINIA...

#438- KNOXVILLE (Part the Fourth)

#437- KNOXVILLE (Part the Third)

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