The Chronicles of the American Civil War

A few highlights from the first 88 episodes of The Chronicles of the American Civil War. In this episode, we hear from: 

Rene Kenard - Civil War Religion - Episodes 51 and 52 Rick Garland - Civil War Music - Episode 47 Robert Ford and Ben Hawley - United State Colored Troops - Episode 21 

Dr. Joan Cashen - Varina Davis - Episode 44 

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Jon Willen speaks about Dr. Leale, President Lincoln's doctor at Ford's Theater.

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John Heiser, National Park historian, speaks about the Camp Letterman Hospital in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 

Learn more about visiting Gettysburg National Military Park here.

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David Welker speaks on the Battle of Chantilly, known by the Confederacy as the Battle of Ox Hill. 

Find David's book on Amazon.

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Dr. Edward Steers Jr. answers questions concerning misconceptions that are common about Abraham Lincoln. 

Find Dr. Steers books here. 

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Steve Phan, historian and Park Ranger at the Civil War Defenses of Washington, explains the ring of defensive forts built around our nation's capitol to protect it from a Confederate Invasion. 

Find out more about the Civil War Defenses of Washington at the National Park Service website.

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Photo Credit: National Park Service

Dr. Peter Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, stops by to discuss education, historians, and (most importantly) his recent book on the Common Soldier. 

Find Dr. Carmichael's Book, The War of the Common Soldier, on Amazon.

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Samantha Seiple discusses her book, Louisa on the Front Lines: Louisa May Alcott in the Civil War. 

Find more about Samantha at www.SamanthaSeiple.com.

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David Goetz speaks on the involvement of John Singleton Mosby and his men in the Lincoln Assassination. 

Find more about David Goetz, his books, and his tours at: http://mosbystours.com/

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Jonathan Noyalas returns to speak about the Battle of Cool Spring. 

Learn more about the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University.

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Jonathan Noyalas speaks about the attempts of the African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley to get their freedom. 

Learn more about the McCormick Civil War Institute.

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Beth Parnicza, Historian at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, returns to discuss the looting of Fredericksburg by Union troops following the battle there. 

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Elizabeth Parnicza speaks on the battle of the Wilderness. 

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Dr. Joan Cashin returns to the podcast to discuss the practices of Civil War armies in taking the resources of local civilians to supply themselves. 

Click here to find Dr. Cashin's book "War Stuff". 

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Mantha Young joins us to discuss the Olustee Reenactment and Festival, which is going into its 41st year on February 15-17. 

Find information about Bob's Books here. 

Photo Credit: https://www.olusteefestival.com/

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Bob Zeller of the Center for Civil War Photography completes Part II of his discussion. 

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Bob Zeller of the Center for Civil War Photography talks about the importance of photography in our understanding of the war. 

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Author and historian Scott Mingus discussed the capture of York, Pennsylvania by Jubal Early's division just prior to the battle of Gettysburg.

Books by Scott:

Confederate Calamity: J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Ride Through York County, Pa.

Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863

Beyond the Burning Bridge: Wrightsville, Pa., in the Civil War

The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg 

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The Burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge was the topic of discussion today by historian and author Scott Mingus. 

Books by Scott: 

Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863

Beyond the Burning Bridge: Wrightsville, Pa., in the Civil War

The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg

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Dr. Tom Clemens returns to speak about the Maryland Campaign of 1862. 

Find his books (by Ezra Carman, edited by Tom Clemens) here: 

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 2, Antietam

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign

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Dr. Tom Clemens speaks about the Maryland Campaign of 1862. 

Find his books (by Ezra Carman, edited by Tom Clemens) here: 

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 2, Antietam

The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign

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Cooper Wingert speaks about the abolitionists of Southwestern Pennsylvania. 

Check out Cooper's books on the subject: 

Slavery & the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania 

Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania

Check out Bob's new children's book: 

I Was a Drummer Boy in the American Civil War

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Cooper Wingert discusses his book "Confederate Approach to Harrisburg". 

Also find Cooper's other books on Amazon, including: 

Slavery and the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania

and 

Emergency Men! The 26th Pennsylvania Militia and the Gettysburg Campaign

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Author and Historian John Quarstein returns to discuss the Peninsular Campaign. 

Find John's books here. 

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Photo Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsula_Campaign#/media/File:McClellan%2BJohnston.jpg

Historian and author John Quarstein speaks on the Union ironclad warship, the USS Monitor. 

Find John's books here. 

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Photo credit: "The Monitor and Merrimac: The First Fight Between Ironclads", a chromolithograph of the Battle of Hampton Roads, produced by Louis Prang & Co., Boston

Dr. Steven Ramold speaks on the contributions of the black Union sailors in today's program. 

Find Dr. Ramold's book here. 

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Photo Credit: https://www.archives.gov/files/publications/prologue/images/uss-miami-crew.jpg

Dr. Nina Silber of Boston University speaks about the role and impact of women in the North and South during the Civil War. 

Find Dr. Silber's book here. 

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Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4190089141

Gary Gimbel speaks on the Battle of Falling Waters. 

Find out more about the Falling Waters Battlefield Association here. 

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Today's discussion with Ross Kimmel and Mike Musick is about the drawings made by a prisoner incarcerated at Point Lookout, Maryland. 

Find "I Am Busy Drawing Pictures" here. 

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Cover Image Credit: https://hornbakelibrary.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/analyzing-primary-sources-a-confederate-soldiers-sketchbook/#jp-carousel-1567

Judith Josephson speaks about her biography of Alan Pinkerton and his detective agency. 

Find Judith's book on Alan Pinkerton here and information on her other books at her website: https://www.judithjosephson.com. 

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Andrew Carroll speaks of the letters of the American Civil War, part of his war letters project. 

Find Andrew's book here. 

Find more information about the Center for American War Letters here. 

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Author Justin Martin gives an interesting and unique look at the Battle of Antietam. 

Find Justin's book here. 

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Jim Anderson and Pat Mountain discuss the Battle of Ball's Bluff. 

For more information on the Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park here. 

For more information on the Friends of Ball's Bluff, find them on Facebook or send them an email at: friendsofballsbluff@gmail.com. 

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Author and historian Kevin Pawlak speaks about the Maryland Campaign of 1862. 

Find Kevin's book on the Maryland Campaign here. 

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Cover Art Credit: https://picryl.com/media/battle-of-antietam-taking-of-the-bridge-on-antietam-creek

Kevin Pawlak, staff member of the Mosby Heritage Area, explains its function and programs. 

Find information on the Mosby Heritage Area here. 

Find Kevin's books on Amazon.  

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Photo credit: https://emergingcivilwar.com/author-biographies/authors/kevin-pawlak/

Author Bruce Mowday speaks of the Union Prison at Fort Delaware located on an island in the Delaware River south of Philadelphia. 

Find Bruce's book on Fort Delaware here: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Allies-Delawares-Prison-Community/dp/0811732703

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Bruce Mowday speaks on the collection of relics and artifacts collected by J. Howard Wert. 

Find Bruce's book here: https://www.schifferbooks.com/j-howard-werts-gettysburg-a-collection-of-relics-from-the-civil-war-battle-6294.html

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Rev. Rene Kinard discusses part II of religion during the American Civil War. 

Check out Rev. Rene's ministry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaplainRenekinard/

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Rev. Rene Kinard speaks of religion in the American Civil War. 

Find him on Facebook. 

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Dr. Timothy Smith, history professor at the University of Tennessee - Martin, speaks on Grierson's cavalry raid. 

Dr. Smith's book "The Real Horse Soldiers" on Amazon. 

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Dr. Timothy Smith, history professor at the University of Tennessee, Martin, speaks on the Battle of Shiloh. 

Dr. Smith's book on the Battle of Shiloh.

Episode artwork: Battle of Shiloh by Thure de Thulstrup

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Reverend John Schildt, author of Four Days in October, talks about President Abraham Lincoln's visit to Sharpsburg, Maryland in early October 1862. 

Rev. Schildt's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Frederick-Civil-War-Battle-Spired/dp/1609490789/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533581337&sr=1-1

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Rick Garland of O'Be Joyfull Historical Tours and Entertainment shares his knowledge of Civil War music. 

Information about Rick and his tours at: http://www.obejoyfull.com/

Photo Credit: https://www.loc.gov/item/2012646972/

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Dr. James Broomall discusses his studies of Confederate citizens and soldiers. 

Watch for his book "Personal Confederacies: Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers" coming soon. 

More information on Dr. Broomall and the George Tyler Moore Center for Civil War Studies at Shepherd University at www.shepherd.edu/civilwar. 

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Dr. James Broomall, Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, discusses the Center's history and programs. 

Center Website: 

www.shepherd.edu/civilwar

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Dr. Joan Cashin talks about her award-winning book, "Varina Davis, First Lady of the Confederacy". 

Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/First-Lady-Confederacy-Varina-Daviss/dp/0674030370

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Jim Kehoe discusses Civil War art and artists on today's podcast. 

Antietam Gallery: http://www.antietamgallery.com/

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Dr. Craig Symonds, award-winning author, explains the role of President Abraham Lincoln as a leader. 

Dr. Craig Symonds: https://www.usni.org/author/craig-l-symonds

Photo Credit: https://springfieldmuseums.org/collections/item/president-lincoln-and-his-cabinet-in-council-septe-22nd-1862-adopting-the-emancipation-proclamation-issued-jany-1st-1863-currier-ives/

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Dr. Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, speaks about the Confederate and Union Navies. 

Dr. Symonds' book on Civil War Navies: 

https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-at-Sea/dp/0199931682/ref=la_B000APOD6W_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1529547204&sr=1-9

This episode cover art is of the USS Mendota, 1864. Source: https://www.civilwarphotos.net/files/navy.htm

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Jim Taylor, who is a descendant of slaves, continues his discussion of slavery. 

More information on the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society:

http://www.jcblackhistory.org/

Photo Credit: 

http://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/wvulibraries:1192

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Jim Taylor, a descendant of slaves, discusses the subject on this week's episode. 

Find more about the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society here: http://www.jcblackhistory.org/

Photo Credit: https://wvpress.org/news/historic-charles-town-building-nearly-restored/

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Author and historian Joseph Stahl speaks about his collection of Union identification discs from the war. 

Joseph Stahl's book:

https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Discs-Union-Soldiers-Civil/dp/0786461063

Joseph Stahl as a Licensed Battlefield Guide: 

https://antietamguides.com/antietam-guides/antietam-battlefield-guides/joseph-stahl/

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Dr. Louis Intres speaks about the little-known Sultana disaster and the efforts to open a Sultana Museum. 

Sultana Disaster Museum

http://www.sultanadisastermuseum.org/

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Joe Mieczkowski, a Certified Battlefield Guide, explains what a guide provides for visitors to the battlefield. 

For more information on Licensed Battlefield Guides, go to: http://gettysburgtourguides.org/

Contact Joe at: joemiczkowski@yahoo.com

Photo Credit: https://www.gettysburgdaily.com/gettysburg-idols-part-6-gettysburg-licensed-battlefield-guide-joe-mieczkowski/

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A discussion of the sixteen men who served during the war by author Joe Mieczkowski.

Contact Joe Mieczkowski at josephmieczkowski@yahoo.com. 

"Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet" is available through Pedia Press. 

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Photo Credit: https://www.gettysburgdaily.com/emmitsburg-part-1-gettysburg-licensed-battlefield-guide-joe-mieczkowski/

Allan Stone answers questions as the Confederate general. 

Find Allan Stone at www.generalrelee.com. You can email him at astoneasrelee@frontier.com or call him at (813) 782-1297. 

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Allan Stone appears as General Robert E. Lee. 

Find him at www.generalrelee.com or www.leeslieutenants.com. 

Contact Allan at astoneasrelee@frontier.com. 

Photo credit to the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, WV

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/retiring-reenactor-gets-send-off-at-event/article_177e090c-cf6d-561f-84dd-585260802c98.html

Kirk Davis, coordinator of many Civil War reenactments, talks about the upcoming Battle of Gettysburg reenactment. 

Gettysburg Reenactment Information:

https://www.gettysburgreenactment.com/

Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association:

https://www.gbpa.org/

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Kirk Davis, Education Director for the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, discusses the farm's role as a Confederate hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg. 

Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association:

https://www.gbpa.org/

Daniel Lady Farm:

https://www.gbpa.org/historic-daniel-lady-farm

Home Front General Store: 

https://homefrontgeneralstore.com/

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Skilled sculptor Gary Casteel discusses his scale model replicas of Civil War monuments from the Gettysburg Battlefield. 

More information on the work of Gary Casteel: 

https://www.garycasteel.com/

Jim Glymph, an expert relic collector, discusses the hobby that is so popular today. 

Ward Hill Lamon describes his times with President Abraham Lincoln

Historian and author Jack Snyder describes the role that the railroad played in the American Civil War

Author and historian Dennis Frye discusses battlefield preservation, and his role as Associate Producer for the movie "Gods and Generals"

Historian and author Dennis Frye discusses the importance of Harper's Ferry during the American Civil War

Kevin Pawlak "Shepherdstown in the Civil War: One Vast Confederate Hospital" speaks about the battle of Shepherdstown, Virginia after the battle of Antietam and the devastation of the small town to deal with the thousands of wounded left behind by the army of Northern Virginia.

Historian Doug Baston explains the role of Confederate General D. H. Hill through the eyes of the general himself as he presents a historical impersonation and then explains why he chose to become General Hill.

Civil War reenactors Charles Benjamin Hawley Sr. and Robert Ford continue their discussion of the United States Colored Troops and their experience as reenactors of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

Civil War reenactors Charles Benjamin Hawley Sr. and Robert Ford speak to the issue of the black soldiers of the American Civil War. They portray themselves as members of the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

Pulitzer prize winning journalist and author Tony Horowitz joins the podcast to discuss one of the most iconic books of all time about the American Civil War - "Confederates in the Attic". The best selling book was published in 1998. The New York Times described the book as intellectually honest and humorous, saying that Horowitz seemed uncomfortable placed between two sides, seeking peace between the factions.

Jim Schmick, historian and author, describes the preparations Harrisburg, Pennsylvania made as the Confederate army, approached the state capital in June 1863.

Author and historian Eric Buckland completes part II of his discussion about Mosby's Confederate Raiders. Eric has compiled stories about individual members of the famous Mosby Raiders and will share those.

Author and historian Eric Buckland speaks about Mosby's Confederate raiders from his series of books "Mosby's Men" Books 1-5, and "Mosby's Keydet Rangers"

Actress JoAnn Peterson will present part II of Mary Lincoln. The President's wife answers questions about her experience, and then actress JoAnn Peterson explains how she got involved in presenting Mary Lincoln.

Actress JoAnn Peterson will give a historical impersonation of Mary Lincoln, the wife of Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln is given voice and speaks of her experiences.

Author Kevin Rawlings continues part II of his discussion of Christmas traditions of the American Civil War. Kevin's book "We Were Marching on Christmas Day" outlines many instances of holiday traditions during the conflict.

Author Kevin Rawlings will present the Christmas traditions of the American Civil War. Kevin will discuss the drawings of Thomas Nast during the Civil War and how those drawings spoke of the hardships of the soldiers as they were away from their loved ones during the conflict.

Nathan Richardson will give a historical impersonation of Frederick Douglass. Douglass, the foremost African American leader during the war years, became a recruiter for the United States Colored Troops. His two sons fought in the American Civil War.

Author Tim Snyder explains the significance of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal during the American Civil War. The canal, located along the southern border of Maryland, basically was on the line dividing the north and south. The Confederate army continually attempted to disrupt the canal operations at the same time the Union attempted to keep it operational.

Award winning author Steve French discusses a guerilla band of Confederates known as McNeill's Rangers. Captain John Hanson McNeill's Confederate forces roamed western Virginia (now West Virginia) striking terror into Federal officers as they harassed them, keeping them off guard.

Award Winning author Steve French offers his take on Confederate Spy Belle Boyd. Belle Boyd, who lived in Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia) is one of the most interesting female characters of the entire war.

Dr, Edward Steers, the country's leading authority on the subject, discusses the military tribunal of the Lincoln Conspirators from the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Steers gives the listeners his take on the controversial Dr. Mudd and about Mary and John Surratt.

Dr. Edward Steers Jr, the country's leading expert on the subject, discusses the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Steers has investigated this topic for 40 years. His book "Blood on the Moon" is one of the most respected accounts of the assassination

Author C.W. Whitehair talks about Pickett's Charge at gettysburg, that occurred on July 3rd, 1863. His impression of the battle comes from accounts of soldiers present, including one of his own relatives

Author C.W. Whitehair discusses the Union cavalry escape from Harpers Ferry in September 1862. His book chronicles the 1500 cavalry soldiers who fled the scene at the time that the Union forces on Bolivar heights were totally surrounded by Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson's army

Historian Ted Alexander continues to speak about the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American History. In today's program, Ted talks about immigrant soldiers, Native American Indian soldiers, and even mascots involved in Civil War battles

Ted Alexander talks about the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history. He discusses the three phases of the battle, plus some of his favorite stories from his 20 years experience working at the national park as their chief historian

Historian Kevin Frye talks about the role of Commandant Henry Wirz, warden of the prison, who became the scapegoat of the war. He eas tried and found guilty and was the only Confederate officer hanged for crimes. Kevin also discusses the Prisoner of War Museum that has been added to the National park to honor all American Prisoners of War from all wars.

Historian Kevin Frye brings to light the horrible condition of the Georgia prison set up for 10,000 prisoners but overcrowded to the point that there were 32,000 Union prisoners there. Over 100 died each day. It was the largest prison of the American Civil War and had almost 13,000 deaths.