I worked on the film. One of several (uncredited unfortunately) makeup artists who were on it for about 7 weeks. ...   Tue Nov 6th, 2012 09:55 pm

LINCOLN is, simply, an amazing film. It is wholly unlike the typical Steven Spielberg films of recent vintage I have grown tired of. This is a ...   Tue Nov 6th, 2012 04:22 am

If you live in So. California area, or will be visiting.... Huntington's 'Strange and Fearful Interest' Is a Rare View of Civil War The Huntington Library dips ...   Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 05:13 am

Having spent 6 weeks in Richmond working on it (as one of the many makeup artists), I have to say that watching Daniel day Lewis ...   Sun Oct 7th, 2012 06:41 am

Director Steven Speilberg will be the guest speaker at the 149th anniversary of the Gettysburg address. ...   Sat Oct 6th, 2012 10:12 pm

washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jun/11/23-gravestones-go-missing-from-dc-civil-war-cemete/ I never even knew this cemetery existed! This is a terrible shame. ...   Tue Jun 12th, 2012 05:59 pm

'O Doctor, do what you can,' Lincoln's wife pleaded, says new find By Richard Simon, L.A. Times, June 5, 2012 Charles A. Leale was in the theater ...   Thu Jun 7th, 2012 07:48 am

Exactly! What you said hits the nail on the head. I throughly enjoyed reading it and did not want it to end. I also ...   Tue May 8th, 2012 03:27 am

Okay, I have finished CAIN AT GETTYSBURG and have to say i really enjoyed it. The author has done his research and brings in a lot ...   Mon May 7th, 2012 06:51 pm

I think, in my humble opinion, that Gettysburg was a truning point in the war just due to the amount of Confederate soldiers that were ...   Thu Apr 12th, 2012 05:59 pm

Is it me, or does it seem that the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is getting the short end of the stick? Now I KNOW ...   Fri Apr 6th, 2012 05:49 am

I am in the middle of Ralph Peters' CAIN AT GETTYSBURG novel. I am finding this book to be a very enjoyable, insightful read. ...   Tue Apr 3rd, 2012 03:36 am

The Huntington Library in So. California has aquired a new treasure trove of civil war telegrams, many to & from Lincoln. Here's the link ...   Mon Jan 30th, 2012 03:08 am

does anyone have any suggestions of what to see? I am planning on seeing Museum of the Confederacy. I am hoping to try to visit ...   Thu Oct 20th, 2011 05:46 am

New estimate made of Civil War dead BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Sep 21, 2011 (UPI via COMTEX) -- An analysis of historic census figures reveals the death toll ...   Thu Sep 22nd, 2011 07:37 pm

From the Gettysburg Times, Aug. 25, 2011 by Scot Andrew Pitzer The official 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg remains two years away, but interest ...   Thu Aug 25th, 2011 11:48 pm

POWESR HILL NEXT TO GET 1863 LOOK by Scot Andrew Pitzer, July 22, 2011,Gettysburg Times Staff Writer Three artillery monuments stand atop Powers Hill at Gettysburg National ...   Sat Jul 23rd, 2011 01:44 am

Alabama Still Collecting Tax For Confederate Vets by The Associated Press MOUNTAIN CREEK, Ala. July 20, 2011, 09:42 am ET The last of the more than 60,000 ...   Wed Jul 20th, 2011 06:03 pm

Did anyone catch the documentary about the Irish Brigade that aired this week?? I am trying to find out what channel it aired on in hopes ...   Sat May 21st, 2011 04:47 pm

http://articles.philly.com/2011-05-14/news/29543323_1_civil-war-union-army-soldiers-graves ...   Sat May 21st, 2011 03:49 pm

Johnny D. Boggs has two, which are quite good: Once They Wore Gray Camp Ford ...   Sat May 21st, 2011 12:31 am

A strong/reliable source told me yesterday that it appears financing has been obtained to do LFM and casting choices are being discussed. That is all I ...   Tue May 10th, 2011 07:27 pm

My step-son said when he & his family went to see THOR, there was a coming attraction clip for the History Channel's special on Gettysburg.  ...   Mon May 9th, 2011 02:14 am

It is doing reasonably well at the box office for its release.  It is playing in limited number of theatres compared to "Arthur" or "Hop," ...   Mon Apr 18th, 2011 03:13 pm

Did anyone ever write a book on the trail of the Lincoln conspirators? Having just seen the film, I am quite interested to see if there ...   Sat Apr 16th, 2011 05:48 am

Just got back from seeing the film & my wife & I really enjoyed it.  Wonderful performances from everyone, and attention to detail was quite ...   Sat Apr 16th, 2011 05:46 am

Hollywood takes on the Civil War On the heels of the Civil War's 150th anniversary come film and TV projects from Robert Redford, Carlton Cuse and ...   Tue Apr 12th, 2011 09:04 pm

These articles were featured in Sunday's LA Times.  Thought they may be of interest. Two Civil War anthologies 'Hearts Touched by Fire: The Best of "Battles and ...   Mon Apr 11th, 2011 05:02 am

DO NOT be fooled by the hoax George Eastman House is playing this April Fool's day! They claim they found a 3-minute reel of soldiers from ...   Fri Apr 1st, 2011 08:06 pm

Interesting article on how Virginia archivists are scanning diaries, letters, and photos to preserve the history of the Civil War http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-civil-war-20110327,0,3524167,full.story ...   Mon Mar 28th, 2011 08:30 am

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704662604576202823930087328.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTop This is an interesting article about two guys who have been doing research on the number of Confederate dead during the war.  North Carolina has ...   Sat Mar 26th, 2011 09:02 pm

http://www.gettysburgtimes.com/news/local/article_099b6640-5762-11e0-93c3-001cc4c002e0.html The National Park has obtained 95 acres that had been part of the Gettysburg County Club. ...   Sat Mar 26th, 2011 08:53 pm

Can anyone recommend the best (i.e., factually accurate) about Pickett's ill-fated charge? Thanks in advance!:) ...   Sun Mar 20th, 2011 04:11 pm

Hey, will the CWI channel have a show on how to actuately perform a CW amputation?:shock: ...   Sat Mar 19th, 2011 04:26 am

Should we also include NORTH & SOUTH I & II? I think so. ...   Thu Mar 17th, 2011 11:24 pm

This is an article from the LA Times book section about some upcoming books covering the Civil War. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/books/la-ca-civil-war-books-20110306,0,5671827.story Looks like I might be needing MORE ...   Tue Mar 15th, 2011 05:10 am

Duly noted, Hellcat. I do cast my vote for THE TALL TARGET!  Great film by Anthony Mann.  Am surprised TCM is not airing it in the ...   Wed Mar 9th, 2011 05:13 pm

No, I'd say list ALL films pertaining to CW.  I think the most recent one would be COLD HARBOR.  This doesn't count the upcoming film ...   Tue Mar 8th, 2011 05:15 pm

That sounds quite interesting. Here's another one..... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057201/ ...   Mon Mar 7th, 2011 04:50 am

None are Disney films, although TCM has aired some Disney films. I was also kind of surprised they aren't showing the Disney film called JOHNNY SHILO. But ...   Sat Mar 5th, 2011 07:33 am