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Civil War Digital Digest is a bi-weekly look at aspects of life during the conflict.

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Listen to a veteran’s story of a Berdan Sharpshooter aided by his enemy and became that Man’s friend after the war. It’s a good story for th 4th of July! #cwdd #history #Biographies #veteranstories #civilwar youtu.be/4fzgRHq0PBQ
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Scott Bauer@sbauerAP21 Sep 2021
Statue of Col. Heg, torn down during protests last summer, is being reinstalled this morning along with the Forward statue on the opposite side of the building. Photo from ⁦@trichmond1⁩
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Worn 160 years ago this summer, this grouping is not shown in a museum but is held in their collection. Join us as we bring a grouping out of the Detroit Historical Museum’s vault! Thank you to them for sharing! #history #cwdd #connection #museum youtu.be/0fNDY8Ushn0
Out of the Vault: Charles H. Curtiss - Vol. VII, Episode 13

Out of the Vault: Charles H. Curtiss - Vol. VII, Episode 13

This week is another Out of the Vault episode featuring items from ...

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The Henry Ford@thehenryford31 May 2021
On this Memorial Day, learn more about the origins of the day, originally proclaimed as Decoration Day in 1868, with our friends from the @AcwDigest. youtu.be/wh6xAHM9fTk
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We are grateful for the support of our patrons. Patrons get several perks, including bonus video content. We’ve made the newest patron video public so you can all see the deleted scene from the Memorial Day episode! Check it out! patreon.com/civilwardigitald…

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Them: What do you do? Me: I’m a historian. Them: Wow, that’s a real job? Me: Yes. Them: Like, someone pays you to do it? Me: Yes. Them: But, like, what do you do as a historian? Me: I read dead people’s mail.
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SUVCW National HQ@SUVCW30 May 2021
Today is #DecorationDay and #SUVCW Lincoln-Cushing Camp in Washington DC is conducting a ceremony at @ArlingtonNatl. Join the event via the Camp's FB page: facebook.com/lincolncushing2. It begins at 10:00am EDT, lasting about 1 hour. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 #SomeGaveAll #MemorialDay #veterans #HonorThem
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Join us for a discussion with Jim & Brian from @thehenryford about where our current Memorial Day developed from! #history #MemorialDay #cwdd #civilwardigitaldigest #connection youtu.be/wh6xAHM9fTk
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Time to talk all about apples! This time, CWDD has Debra Reid, to discuss all things apples in the 19th Century, including three main categories of apples, various uses, storage, and so much more! authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #apples #LivingHistory @AcwDigest
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From the Civil War Digital Digest: Cabbage? Why cabbage? Find out – and how to preserve it for winter. Sauerkraut anyone? authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #Sauerkraut
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Weston Young@the_westonyoung25 Sep 2020
Super happy to be on set for the first day of @GoldenrodFilm. It’s a great project with a very talented crew and cast along with a genius story that takes place during the American Civil War. Stay tuned for more! @AcwDigest Thanks again for helping with research.
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Glad we can help in your prep! Keep us posted about what you do!
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Researching a new role I’m doing by binge watching @AcwDigest all day. Lots of info to take in, but fun and helpful 👍🏼
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In this episode, Civil War Digital Digest looks at another aspect of living on a 19th century farm, whitewashing. Why should it be used still today, and what supplies are needed? Follow the link to find out! authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar @AcwDigest
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From the Civil War Digital Digest. There are many words that could describe Hans Christian Heg including immigrant, politician, colonel, community leader, and abolitionist. Follow the link to watch and learn more: authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #abolition @AcwDigest
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The AC and the Authentic Civil War Hobby are on the Move! Tonight, We Announce the Latest Addition to the AC Approved Vendor List, The Cheshire Hat Company. For Info, Just Follow the Link! authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #LivingHistory #hats #History
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It's the Latest Civil War Digital Digest Episode! "The time has come to dig into hominy! This episode covers what hominy is and one way to make it editable over a small campfire." Just follow the link: authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #LivingHistory @AcwDigest
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It's a New 2021 EBUFU Announcement! Tuebor Historic Events & the Potomac Independent Guard are Pleased to Present "DIE NEUNER" at Carnifex Ferry: authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #LivingHistory #EBUFU #WestVirginia
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In this episode, Civil War Digital Digest continues to explore the tools that came with the muskets and rifles used during the Civil War. Want use the correct tools? Check out this video! authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #LivingHistory #History @AcwDigest
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From Saye Leatherwork: "With the positive response received on the Isaac & Campbell marked saber belts, I am proud to offer them as a regular offering and have added them to the 2020 catalogue." authentic-campaigner.com/for… #CivilWar #LivingHistory #authentic #leathergoods
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