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"If any regret were mine, it would be that I am not able to remain with my regiment longer, but this is, doubtless, in God's providence."
Peter Preble
Faith • Grief • History • Hope
Peter Preble
Faith • Grief • History • Hope
Tag Civil War
Is the Sun Setting on Civil War Reenacting? A Response to the New York Times
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, and article appeared in the New York Times concerning the 155th anniversary reenactment at Gettysburg and the decline in the reenacting hobby. Before reading this essay, take a moment to follow this link and read…
Gettysburg Address
I have been in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for the last few days along with many other reenactors and living historians for the annual commemoration of remembrance day. On this day, November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at the…
Further Thoughts on Monuments
As the debate continues about the future of Confederate Monuments, I have been giving monuments in general and our interpretation of history a lot of thought. Several questions have come to mind, and one is, as a Christian, what should…
Why I Re-enact
Every so often I will get asked the question, why do you re-enact? Sometimes I answer it is because I love to dress up or, I love to go camping in a tent. But the more serious reply to that…
A House Divided
On June 16, 1858 more than 1,000 delegates met in the Springfield, Illinois, statehouse for the Republican State Convention. Lincoln’s friends thought the speech was too harsh and politically unwise, but he gave it anyway. Mr. President and Gentlemen of…
A Prayer for Memorial Day
Prayer for Memorial Day Lord God of Hosts, in whom our fathers trusted and found their faith rewarded by thy gracious care, bless us today as we commemorate their valor and their sacrifice. We thank thee for the brave men…
A Civil War Veteran Speaks about Confederate Monuments
Over the last few weeks, many opinions have been voiced about the removal of monuments and statutes to many Confederates in New Orleans and other Southern Cities. Emotions run high as each side of the issue tries to make their…
Louisiana Governor Landrieu on the Removal of the Confederate Monuments
Just hours before the statue of Robert E. Lee was removed from its tall pedestal in New Orleans, Governor Mitch Landrieu gave a speech outlining the reasons why the Lee statue, and others, was removed from the landscape of New…
Confederate Monuments: History or Hate
Yes, the headline is intentionally provocative as is the issue at hand. I am not usually one that jumps on the bandwagon for the latest cause or subject but since I have some pretty strong feelings on the subject I…