# Civil war
The historical Thespian Hall in Boonville, Missouri is a performing arts theater and is over 160 years old
Main Street in Boonville, Missouri.Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Boonville is located in Cooper County, Missouri, and is considered part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area. It's between Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Civil War Lebanon Junction, KY: Union General William Tecumseh Sherman left to set ablaze S. Carolina (KY Civil War 4/4)
This report is 4/4 in the: Intro to the Civil War in Kentucky, by TwoSq Media. General William Tecumseh Sherman was the son of an Ohio Supreme Court Justice. After his father's sudden death in 1829, the family lived with family and friend. William Sherman eventually found himself in the care of Senator Thomas Ewing, whom helped Sherman enroll in the United States Military Academy; he graduated sixth in his class in 1940, according to American Battlefied Trust.
Arizona the Farthest Western Battle of the Civil War
The westernmost skirmish of the Civil War, which occurred at Stanwix Station, took place on March 29, 1862, 272 troops from the California Column discovered a small detachment of Confederate Volunteers burning hay, which had been placed at Stanwix Station for the California Column's . After a brief exchange of gun fire with the much larger Union force, the Confederates retreated to Tucson.
History: The Hatfields & McCoys Didn't Always Hate Each Other
I just love DNA tests. I was shocked to find that I have kin on both sides but that also told me that at some point, the loved each other enough to procreate. Ironically even before I underwent DNA testing, the video of their story was one of my favorites.
Crowd-Sourced Genealogy for Adrienne Wilkinson Finds Civil War-Buffalo Bill Connection and Deep Roots in Crawford Co. MO
“My grandmother was obsessed with the Civil War, she would have eaten this with a spoon!” exclaimed actress Adrienne Wilkinson, known for her many roles including Eve, the daughter of Xena, in the popular TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.
The King of the Outlaws Jesse James
Jesse James hands down is the most famous outlaw of the civil war , old west era . Even though the Robin Hood moniker was made up his name lives on today . From humble beginnings in Kearny Missouri to full blown legend is impressive . His brother Frank and the whole James gang rode off in to Infamy when it comes to outlaw aura ,
Outlaw Frank James Missing Grave
Most everyone has heard of Jesse and Frank James the two most popular outlaws in history . Most people do not know where he is buried . After his famous brother was assassinated he feared his body might be stolen . The rest of the story is really incredible .
The Great Locomotive Chase Of The Civil War!
This is the history behind The Great Locomotive Chase Of The Civil War which occurred in 1862 from Big Shanty, Georgia (aka. now known as Kennesaw, Georgia) all the way to Ringgold, Georgia! All aboard everyone! Music is "The Colonel" by Zachariah Hickman
Metal detecting the 77th New York camp of the American Civil War.
I join 200 of my closest friends to metal detect at Diggin In Virginia 51.It was a great time with lots of items found and tons of fun. If you don't know what "DIV" is this is a organized event that for a fee you can go a metal detect and search for history.
The Battle Of Allatoona Pass | Civil War Battlefield | Sherman's Necktie!
This is the Battle Of Allatoona Pass located just outside of Kennesaw National Battlefield. Also learn the meaning behind Sherman's Necktie and explore homes that have been around since the Civil War!
What's The Rising Smoke at Pickett's Mill Battlefield? No, It's Not a Ghost Battle or Reenactment
If you see smoke rising from the Pickett's Mill Battlefield, this week, it's not from a re-enactment or a ghost battle at the reportedly-haunted site. Instead, it's from a prescribed burn intended to improve the natural habitat.
Fort Point, San Francisco
Fort Point has stood guard at the narrows of the Golden Gate for over 150 years. The Fort has been called "the pride of the Pacific," "the Gibraltar of the West Coast," and "one of the most perfect models of masonry in America." When construction began during the height of the California Gold Rush, Fort Point was planned as the most formidable deterrence America could offer to a naval attack on California. Although its guns never fired a shot in anger, the "Fort at Fort Point" as it was originally named has witnessed Civil War, obsolescence, earthquake, bridge construction, reuse for World War II, and preservation as a National Historic Site.