For all the great characteristics of the '59 issued McClellan Saddle, there were many complaints that soldiers had. Check out this video on what the most common complaints were.

On December 26, 1862, Major General William S. Rosecrans' Army of the Cumberland finally leaves its base at Nashville and advances towards General Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee stationed around Murfreesboro. After 4 days of maneuvering around Middle Tennessee, the two armies meet just west of...

Following the failure of Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky. The Confederate Army of Mississippi returned to Tennessee in chaos. Two sides sprang up in the army, one side was with Bragg, and the other was against Bragg. This verbal conflict was so great that the Confederate president himself, Jefferso...

In this episode, Andrew is on location in the Shenandoah Valley at the location of the battle of Cross Keys. This battlefield is used as the backdrop to talk about sharpshooters or light infantry use during the war. The unit as the center of this example is the famous Bucktails! Thank you to the ...

"Oh! Lud Gals" (often associated with "Buffalo Gals" or "Round Town Gals") is a 19th-century American minstrel song with roots in African American dance music, frequently featuring lyrics about city girls or dancing.

In this episode, you will learn proper terminology of the various parts and pieces that make up a Civil War musket. Learning the proper nomenclature can help you in discussions about these weapons. In addition, it will provide clearer communication during drill if you are a living historian. Th...

The fifth season of “Fridays at the Front” kicks off with a visit to McDowell. Released on the anniversary of the battle, find out what happened when two companies prepared for the Civil War - and they went to opposite sides. The men from Clarksburg collide at McDowell! Join us for the story.

Join in for a discussion featuring the audience in a pub, guided by Dr. Jennifer Murray, and hosted by Matt Callery. The question is was John Brown a hero or a terrorist?