# Confederacy
Julia Tyler, a Very Controversial Woman in 1800s
Julia Tyler is a name that isn’t mentioned much in history but definitely has a place in the history books. She is known as one of the most scandalous first ladies in…
Brutal Facts About Arkansas’ Elaine Massacre
The racial divides in the United States have a long and troubled history, beginning with slavery in the American colonies…
This Confederate Soldier Fought to Free Slaves
Not everything is black and white; when it comes to history, you barely scratch the surface. There are always colors…
A Minstrel’s Song Forever Changed the American South by Inspiring its New Nickname, “Dixie”
Southern history is a touchy subject. Many from the region are proud of their cultural heritage, but bad memories plague…
Pride Comes Before the Fall: 10 Fascinating Details About Confederate States of America You Don’t Know
The Confederate States of America were born in 1861 and suffered many disappointments in its short life. The Confederacy never…
This Ship Disaster was the Titanic of the 19th Century
Just after the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, a group of people met in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, they…
Today in History: The American Civil War Begins (1861)
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War officially began with the attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. The war…
On this Day In History: The Battle of Hatchers Run Was Fought (1864)
On this day in 1864, during the final stages of the American Civil War the First Battle of Hatcher’s Run,…
This Day In History: The Union Appoint General Phillip Sheridan (1864)
On this day in History, the Union appoints General Philip Sheridan commander of the Army of the Shenandoah. It was…
On This Day In History: First Battle of Bull Run (1861)
In the first major battle of the Civil War, a large Yankee force was beaten by a Confederate army led…