What was a homecoming like for a Confederate Soldier returning from war in 1863?
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A Civil War Tale- Part 4
What was it like for a family living in Durham, North Carolina during the Civil War? This tale depicts the struggles a young family faced during the war.
A Civil War Tale- Part 3
The train jolted to a stop, causing Thomas to lunge forward. He sat up and stared out the window, unsure what he was watching unfold before him. Once again, he questioned the benefits of fighting in this Civil War. Men in tattered gray uniforms were everywhere. Some were injured, and barely able to stand. TempersContinue reading “A Civil War Tale- Part 3”
A Civil War Tale- continued
By the next day, men in blue uniforms surround the island. There is nowhere to go. Thomas lays down his rifle and raises his hands. A soldier prods him toward a group of prisoners. No one speaks; each man is lost in his own thoughts. The days that follow blur together. Thomas and the othersContinue reading “A Civil War Tale- continued”
A Civil War Tale
Follow the story of a farmer from Durham as he enlists into the Civil War.
Discovering the Heartwarming History of Durham
Durham has a unique story within the context of the Civil War. Not only was Durham where the Civil War ended, it was where peace began. For over four years, the Confederate and Union soldiers ruthlessly murdered and tortured each other as they struggled to overcome their enemy. But in April of 1865, on theContinue reading “Discovering the Heartwarming History of Durham”
The Men who Put Durham on the Map
In the years following the Civil War, local entrepreneurs in and around Durham eagerly followed the path first blazed by John Ruffin Green, producing their own tobacco while prominently attaching the name of Durham to their brands. They recognized the value of pairing a quality product with the powerful appeal of memory and regional identity.Continue reading “The Men who Put Durham on the Map”
Durham’s Unique Recovery
Unlike most cities in the South, Durham recovered quickly after the end of the Civil War. This could’ve been considered coincidental or fate, but no matter which, this small town prospered when most of the South suffered for years as they struggled to recover from the devastation of war. Once General Sherman’s troops had wonContinue reading “Durham’s Unique Recovery”
Durham’s Lost History
The Union soldiers were headed north from Savannah, destroying everything in their path. The South had been crushed, and it was time for the last remaining Confederate troops to put their weapons down. General Sherman was now in Raleigh only twenty miles east of Durham, and if surrendering didn’t happen, and happen quickly, Raleigh wouldContinue reading “Durham’s Lost History”
Durham’s History Regarding the Civil War
At the time of the Civil War, Stagville, located north of town of Durham, had grown into a sprawling plantation comprising of a large house for the Cameron family, housing for the slaves, farmland, mills, and barns for the livestock. The Camerons not only owned Stagville but also possessed property stretched over three counties whichContinue reading “Durham’s History Regarding the Civil War”