Topics Related to Civil War

Confederate General, Postbellum Politician William R. Cox

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Foster’s Raid, Part Two

Battle of Whitehall

Emeline Pigott, Confederate Spy

An image of Piggot from the State Archives

First Battle of Kinston, 1862

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Confederate Prison at Salisbury Opened, 1861

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Braxton Bragg Gets Command of Confederate Troops in North Carolina

On November 27, 1864. General Braxton Bragg was given command of the Department of North Carolina of the Confederate States Army.

Respected Pastel Artist Drew Upon Civil War Experience

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State’s Confederate Vets Defend Their Honor, 1903

A gathering of Civil War veterans in Brevard, circa 1911.</body></html>

Alexander H. Stephens Visited the Wilmington Arms Factory

On November 9, 1861, Confederate vice president Alexander H. Stephens visited the Wilmington Arms Factory and “made a spirited address” while holding a sword and lance.

A Civil War Surrender Six Months After Appomattox

On November 6, 1865, the CSS Shenandoah lowered the Confederate flag and James I. Waddell surrendered command of the vessel to British authorities in Liverpool.