Conflict: Civil War
General Thomas Jackson is one of those historical figures who’s probably best known by his iconic nickname: “Stonewall” Jackson. But do you know how he got his nickname? It was 21 July 1861, at the First Battle of Bull Run, … Continue reading
Conflict: War of 1812
On August 2, 1812, the USS Constitution set out north from Boston in search of British merchant ships to raid. Instead they found the HMS Guerriere, a frigate in the British Navy, on its way to Nova Scotia for repairs. … Continue reading
Conflict: World War II
On 21 June 1945, Virginia’s Halifax Gazette reported on how the sugar rationing would affect production of many people’s favorite beverage: Because Coca-Cola didn’t want to compromise the integrity of their drink by using other sweeteners, they decided to decrease … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
Clara Barton is well-known for her relief work on Civil War battlefields and for founding the American Red Cross, but did you know that right after the war, she created an organization to locate and identify missing soldiers? About 365,000 … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
Historians may dispute whether Stonewall Jackson’s Great Train Raid of 1861 ever really happened, but there’s no denying that, true or not, it makes a good tale. The story goes that in April 1861, Jackson and his Virginia State Militia … Continue reading