Below is an abbreviated history of everyday objects purchased during the Civil War Era. It was shared by Historian James Ayers, and taken from a 1939 Catskill Mountain News.

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...

One of the joys of the Medina Antique Mall is the treasure hunt aspect. Every visit is different, as new items are constantly being brought in. You might spot a pristine set of Fiestaware one day, ...

Carter G. Woodson, who started the precursor to Black History Month, wrote of Cincinnati’s Black history before the Civil War ...

Reformers in the Republican Party, which dominated national politics in the 1860s and 1870s, had been calling for a ...

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The American Civil War (1861–1865) remains one of the most defining chapters in the nation’s past, forging our modern ...

Recipes from a time when Southern infrastructure was a long way from being restored, but families had to keep everyone fed.

but they come amid a grinding civil war where the military has steadily lost ground nationwide. With many forces opposing the junta and the election, tensions are set to rise ahead of the ballot ...

And while a fresh purchase can temporarily assuage the desire for newness, the best clothing rental subscriptions consistently inject energy and enthusiasm into your closet. The appeal of renting ...

By sitting down to lunch at a North Carolina department store, the brave men inspired many others to take part in nonviolent ...

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