http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/ Where History, Heritage, and Education Intersect Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:35:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/#comment-8338 David Frazer Wed, 06 May 2009 19:06:52 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=2363#comment-8338 May I nominate the date when the the Massachusetts senator got clubbed on the senate floor by the South Carolina senator? Seems to me that was the first actual physical act of sectional conflict, unless you want to count some of the Kansas pleasantry... May I nominate the date when the the Massachusetts senator got clubbed on the senate floor by the South Carolina senator? Seems to me that was the first actual physical act of sectional conflict, unless you want to count some of the Kansas pleasantry…

]]> http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/#comment-5121 Robert Moore Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:15:25 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=2363#comment-5121 Great. I'll look forward to hearing what is said. Great. I’ll look forward to hearing what is said.

]]> http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/#comment-5119 Kevin Levin Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:10:18 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=2363#comment-5119 Great question Robert, but one that I am going to hold off on answering. I am hoping to interview one of the commission organizers for my radio show. I will make sure to include this question. Great question Robert, but one that I am going to hold off on answering. I am hoping to interview one of the commission organizers for my radio show. I will make sure to include this question.

]]> http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/#comment-5118 Robert Moore Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:05:30 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=2363#comment-5118 I think I may have eclipsed my entire point by including that last sentence. Ultimately, for a period of time during which we will be reflecting on a previous American war, I wonder if it is more difficult to gather a greater number of participants (some might say enthusiasts) during a contemporary war as opposed to the same event during a time of peace. Are there any thoughts or concerns expressed in the commission in regard to the potential lack of participation (event sign-ups, for example)? I think I may have eclipsed my entire point by including that last sentence. Ultimately, for a period of time during which we will be reflecting on a previous American war, I wonder if it is more difficult to gather a greater number of participants (some might say enthusiasts) during a contemporary war as opposed to the same event during a time of peace. Are there any thoughts or concerns expressed in the commission in regard to the potential lack of participation (event sign-ups, for example)?

]]> http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/#comment-5109 Kevin Levin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:50:01 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=2363#comment-5109 If I remember correctly, the commission is steering clear entirely of reenactments. In other words, it will not endorse battlefield reenactments. Part of the concern has to do with the legacy of the centennial. If you remember, a reenactment of First Manassas was held and it ended up as a cheer-fest for the Confederacy. Given the more scholarly focus of the commission I am not surprised by this move. If I remember correctly, the commission is steering clear entirely of reenactments. In other words, it will not endorse battlefield reenactments. Part of the concern has to do with the legacy of the centennial. If you remember, a reenactment of First Manassas was held and it ended up as a cheer-fest for the Confederacy. Given the more scholarly focus of the commission I am not surprised by this move.

]]> http://cwmemory.com/2009/01/05/when-did-the-civil-war-start/#comment-5105 Robert Moore Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:56:09 +0000 http://cwmemory.com/?p=2363#comment-5105 Kevin, One of the things I have wondered about is how, while the country is engaged in wars, people can feel comfortable participating in commemorative-type events that reflect on an earlier war. I would think that it would greatly diminish participation (some people simply get their fill of war because of current events). It seems that reenactments have been impacted somewhat over the past few years. Did this come up at any time in discussion about upcoming 150th events? - Robert Kevin, One of the things I have wondered about is how, while the country is engaged in wars, people can feel comfortable participating in commemorative-type events that reflect on an earlier war. I would think that it would greatly diminish participation (some people simply get their fill of war because of current events). It seems that reenactments have been impacted somewhat over the past few years. Did this come up at any time in discussion about upcoming 150th events? – Robert

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