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This work offers a contemporaneous portrait of Old Virginia, her unwavering stance on State sovereignty, and her fight to the death to defend the fundamental principle upon which the Republic was founded. -
Leonidas Polk is one of the most fascinating figures of the Civil War. Consecrated as a bishop of the Episcopal Church and commissioned as a general into the Confederate army, Polk’s life in both spheres blended into a unique historical composite. Polk was a man with deep religious convictions but equally committed to the Confederate cause. He baptized soldiers on the eve of bloody battles, administered last rites and even presided over officers’ weddings, all while leading his soldiers into battle. -
The Civil War was trying, bloody, and hard-fought combat for both sides. What was it, then, that sustained soldiers low on supplies and morale? For the Army of Tennessee, it was religion. “Onward Southern Soldiers" explores the significant impact of religion on every rank, from generals to chaplains to common soldiers. Religion unified troops, informing both why and how they fought, and providing the rationale for enduring great hardship for the Confederate cause. -
Sent to the United States as a war correspondent for the Illustrated London News, Frank Vizetelly quickly found himself in hot water with the Federal secretary of war when his depictions of Bull Run hit the papers. He was forbidden access to the Union army, so he took up with the Confederates instead, covering the Civil War from Charleston to the Mississippi and north to Virginia.His articles and sketches shaped the views of the English regarding the war. -
An important prison narrative, by a Northern soldier who was imprisoned at Andersonville. He contended that Major Wirz was unjustly lynched and states for the record that the Federal government was largely to blame for the conditions at Andersonville. -
The commander of the three-hundred-wagon Union supply train never expected a large ragtag group of Texans and Native Americans to attack during the dark of night. But Brigadier Generals Richard Gano and Stand Watie defeated the unsuspecting Federals in the early morning hours of September 19, 1864, at Cabin Creek in the Cherokee nation. The legendary Watie, the only Native American general on either side, planned details of the raid for months. His preparation paid off--the Confederate troops captured wagons with supplies that would be worth more than $75 million today. -
The Battle of Fort Donelson was the first major victory for Federal forces and the first decisive battle in the vital area from the Appalachians to the Mississippi. It gave the Federals control of both the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers; led directly to the fall of the first Confederate capital at Nashville and the Battle of Shiloh, and was the beginning of the fame and/or infamy of several Civil War generals, including U.S. Grant, N. B. Forrest, Gideon Pillow and John B. Floyd. It also resulted in the first surrender of an army by a Confederate general, and the largest capture of enemy troops in American history, up to that time. -
Johnsonville, a little known, badly timed, most successful campaign, all but submerged in the multitude of events that took place in the backwaters of our nation’s four year struggle. By Col. Donald H. Steenburn, U.S. Army-Retired. -
This small wooden loom is a traditional hand-held frame loom that allows you to learn the basic techniques of weaving. Frame weaving is the simplest form of this traditional craft, making it easy for almost anyone to learn. Includes basic instructions and contrasting warp and weft yarns. -
This adorable Little House on the Prairie paper doll book is so much fun! Comes with Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura, Carrie and of course their faithful dog, Jack. The backdrop is double sided so you can choose from the cabin scene or the 'Big Woods.' The back of the book has a pocket where you can store your paper dolls. This is the perfect gift for young girls and Little House fans of all ages! -
From the authors of THE SOUTH WAS RIGHT! comes a new edition of what one historian calls one of the most important and original histories of the Southern people. PUNISHED WITH POVERTY tells the unvarnished story of the intentional policy of economic devastation and exploitation of the South which has affected all Southerners, both black and white, long after the close of the "Civil War" and "Reconstruction." In fact, the sad legacy of these punitive policies continues to this very day. The over-arching theme of Southern history is not Race, as is conventionally stated, but Poverty - poverty not due to the South's shortcomings but imposed on them by the system under which they live. -
Carries business cards, credit cards, ID cards, etc. Available in vintage brown dry-milled leather. These wallets are handmade in the Col. Littleton Workshop in Lynnville, TN, USA. Edge coated and edge stitched. Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas dust bag. Comes stamped with the official SCV logo. Inside Dimensions 3 ½” H x 2 ½” W -
The Hanover Tavern outside Richmond was a place of refuge during the Civil War. Life at the Tavern was not always safe as residents weathered frequent Union cavalry raids on nearby railroads, bridges and farms. Margaret Copland Brown Wight and some of her family braved the war at the Tavern from 1862 until 1865 in the company of a small community of refugees. She kept a diary to document each hardship and every blessing - a day of rain after weeks of drought, news of her sons fighting in the Confederate armies or word from her daughter caught behind enemy lines. Wight's diary, discovered more than a century after the war, is a vital voice from a time of tumult. Join the Hanover Tavern Foundation as the diary is presented here for the first time. -
Brand new in package - this 600D nylon 2nd National flag is excellent quality with appliqued stars and reinforced stitching. Brass grommets. ONLY 1 AVAILABLE!
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A devastating critique of America’s most famous (infamous?) president. Reveals a side of Lincoln that you were probably never taught in school, and helps explain the origins of a bloody and totally unnecessary war. -
Here are the "FACTS" on Slavery, Secession and Reconstruction by John S. Tilley, M.A. (Harvard). Nothing is more dangerous than the 'Half-Truth'. -
Contains the doctrine of secession as taught at West Point before the WBTS - originally published in 1825. -
Hero? Traitor? It all depends on which side of the fence you were standing. Col. Don Steenburn, U.S.Army retired, has put together a fascinating study of one of the most controversial characters in Madison County and Northern Alabama history- determined and gutsy Frank Ballou Gurley of the 4th Alabama, Confederate States of America. -
Metallic black compact sized light up speaker offers big sound! Features 1" logo on front. Connects to any device with bluetooth capability and last up to 4 hours. 33' range. Speaker measures 3" x 3". -
The Blood of Stonewall a book written by Author Ron D. Rissler. We are proud to offer this book in the SCV Store. This is everything you need to know about Thomas Jonathan Jackson, and his descendants. -
Show your patriotism or love for history by stitching this flag and displaying it in a prominent location! This kit includes 12" x 15" 14-count Fiddlers Cloth; two skeins each of red, blue and cream Anchor embroidery floss; tapestry (cross-stitch) needle; color graph and illustrated instructions. You will need a pair of scissors and an embroidery hoop is optional. Frame not included.
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This fun and easy craft has been around for generations and is great for kids aged 4-99! You can create a variety of items using the knitted cord including but not limited to bookmarks, bracelets and flowers. Lots of fun! Includes instructions & project ideas. Yarn colors vary. -
A business card case that does double duty as a wallet – cards on one side, cash on the other. Now that’s handy. These wallets are handmade from a combination of our dry-milled and polished leather in the Col. Littleton Workshop. Pigskin lining. Edge stitched. Product packaging includes a protective drawstring cotton canvas dust bag. 4.18″ H x 3.13″ W (Closed) Comes stamped with the official SCV logo. May be personalized with three block initials for an additional fee. Available in Vintage Brown -
Will fit 1.5" belts. -
The story of the restoration of home rule in South Carolina following eleven years of reconstruction. 460 pages. -
Gumps! Wharf Lice! Ditch Hunters! Though it’s reasonably clear that those terms are insults, few people today have any idea what they mean. Like much of the language used in the 1860’s, these expressions have vanished from everyday speech. This comprehensive volume will delight the historian, the writer, and the reenactor. Now in paperback. -
A comprehensive study of Missouri's Civil War-era flags. -
Francis W. Springer spent years researching this book with his wife. What was the real cause of the War? This discussion brings out some of the significant events. Many will be familiar enough, but others, seldom if ever publicized, may not. -
Black Flag reveals war at its very worst, told in the words of participants themselves. From the shocking, sensational massacres at Lawrence, Baxter Springs and Centralia to the silent terror of the women at home alone in the "burnt district", Black Flag is a horrifying day to day account of life, death and war, told with unforgettable immediacy. -
This Classic Jacks set includes a traditional set of jacks, a rubber ball, a wooden ball for historical play and instructions for five Classic Jacks games. Comes in a suede or leather pouch. -
JUST ARRIVED! This timeless Port Authority denim long sleeve shirt is made of 100% cotton denim and is embroidered with the Life Member logo. Garment-washed in a dark wash color with metal buttons and light grey contrast topstitching. A staff favorite! -
This is a collection of war letters written by teenagers George and Walter Battle during their service in Company F, 4th North Carolina Regiment, CSA. Underage, yet full of vitality and idealism, these boys were not just fighting for their country; they were fighting to protect their family's name. Two young brothers had gone off to war as mere boys. Their experiences quickly hardened and molded them into veterans of the greatest army ever to march on American soil.
