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Proud Civil War Veteran
Deep Dive: Exploring the Exhibits This oil portrait is of a proud Civil War veteran, Philip Brady, in his military uniform. Prominent on...

Steve Gould
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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To Arms! African American Soldiers in the American Civil War
The role of African Americans, particularly African American soldiers, in the American Civil War is often overlooked. Despite heroic...

Steve Gould
Jul 19, 20224 min read
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Steve Gould
Apr 12, 20220 min read
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Sixth New York Cavalry, Company F
Officers John Carwardine. Captain. Age 34. John Carwardine was from a noble family in Essex, England. His father, The Reverend John...

Steve Gould
Aug 31, 202118 min read
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Soldier’s Wooden Box
This wooden box was made by James W. Green during his service in the Union Army during the Civil War. James was 22 years old and living...

Steve Gould
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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Union Forage Cap
This forage cap - found in the Southampton History Museum's collection - was most likely worn by Alonzo Foster from the time of the Civil...

Steve Gould
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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The Union Iron Clad Monitor "Montauk"
The USS Montauk was one of many iron clad warships develped in the Civil War, named after the eastern lighthouse on Long Island

Steve Gould
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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Harriet Tubman and the Raid at Combahee Ferry
The raid, known as the Combahee River Raid, was the only Civil War action organized by a female civilian.

Steve Gould
Feb 19, 20204 min read
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