National Naval Civil War Museum

Not the greatest pics in the world, but definitely a museum to see when you are near Columbus, GA.

My Trip to Secessionville

While I was in Charleston this weekend celebrating the New Year, I decided to seek out the Secessionville battlefield, since I have never seen it. The site of Fort Lamar and the surrounding areas were located on James Island, only a twenty minute drive from downtown Charleston. I was able to get some pictures of the monuments and the surrounding earthworks. The site is run by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and it is a National Register property. It is located in a residential area, but there is ample signage to lead you there. When you turn on Fort Lamar Road at the Secessionville Acres sign, you'll see the parking lot on your left about a half mile down the road. It is a small gravel parking lot containing the two main monuments for the site, one erected by the UDC, the other by the Washington Light Infantry. You'll see some great earthworks, so please make sure to visit if you're in the Charleston area. It's not all Fort Sumter!

Trip to the Booth Western Museum - Cartersville, GA

Yesterday, I made a short trip to a museum I have never visited: The Booth Museum of Western Art, located in Cartersville, GA. While I went there seeking an exhibit featuring Ansel Adams (which was excellent), I was surprised to find an entire section of the museum dedicated to Civil War artwork. Who would have known? Yes, Cartersville did play a role in the Atlanta Campaign, but I wasn't figuring on finding anything related to the Civil War. Well, the collection that they present is very robust, featuring works by Don Troiani and Mort Kunstler, among others. And the presentation is in chronological order around the walls of the large room, with pieces of sculpture and a cannon placed in the interior.

http://boothmuseum.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/civil-war-art/

Today's Photos From Cassville & Pigeon Hill

Cassville

Headed to Cassville tomorrow. First time!

Kolb's Farm

I visited Kolb's Farm on the 151st anniversary of the battle, which occurred June 22, 1864. Please take a look at some of the photos. Like Salem Church in Virginia, roads and development have encroached right up on this site. However, you can see what the farm house looked like and also check out the Kolb family cemetery. Plus, a good hiking trails starts across the street that will take you to Cheatham Hill. Enjoy the photos!

My Afternoon at Cheatham Hill

I am a volunteer at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and one of my favorite Civil War places is Cheatham Hill. On June 27, 1864, the heaviest fighting occurred at this hill just south of Big Kennesaw Mountain. In many ways, you can still see the reason for the Union carnage at this site. Please see photos I took today: