Learn about the people, battles, and impact of the Civil War!
Introduction When people think of Asheville, North Carolina today, it is commonly seen as a hippie community in the mountains, known for its art scene, tourist appeal, and the Biltmore Mansion. However, few people have explored the city’s underlying historical connections to the American Civil War and the events that took place there during the... Continue Reading →
Intro Julian Shakespeare Carr (1845-1924) was a businessman and philanthropist who worked as a partner in the W.T. Blackwell tobacco company, as well as in banking, railways, and public utilities. He served in the Third North Carolina Cavalry during the Civil War, led North Carolina’s United Confederate Veterans, praised slavery and the Ku Klux Klan,... Continue Reading →
Historical Background The Droop Mountain Battlefield was the site of one of the largest Civil War battles fought in West Virginia. Although this engagement is less well-known than more iconic battles such as Manassas, Antietam, or Gettysburg, it was highly significant in deciding the course of the war in West Virginia since, the West Virginia... Continue Reading →
