A husband and wife, separated by war, exchange letters to bridge the distance. (Volume 3, Part 9)
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James Johnston Pettigrew: A Scholar in the Civil War
One of the state’s foremost scholars finds his purpose is not in books but on the battlefield. (Volume 3, Part 8)
A Spy Among Us: Rose O’Neal Greenhow
A socialite collects intelligence for the Confederacy. Her loyalty comes at a price. (Volume 3, Part 7)
Writing the War
A Catawba County native becomes a trusted correspondent in a time when battle stories are sensational. (Volume 3, Part 5)
Religion in the Ranks Chapter I of II
Many Christians living in the Confederacy believe there is little doubt that God is on their side. (Volume 3, Part 1)
A Family’s War
Seven men from Alamance County fight under the same flag, not only as soldiers, but also as family.
(Volume 2, Part 12)
The Civil War Series: Life in North Carolina
The war magnified the best and the worst of the human spirit. In each installment, author and historian Philip Gerard explores the nuance of the Civil War and its affect on life in North Carolina.
Indivisible: Chang and Eng Bunker
Siamese twins Chang and Eng Bunker tour the world fascinating audiences. After a life in the limelight, they settle in Surry County and join their fortunes to those of the South. (Volume 2, Part 11)
Abraham Galloway: From Cartridge Box to Ballot Box
A black man in New Bern doesn’t want to be gifted the rights of freedom after the war. He wants to fight for them and win them. (Volume 2, Part 10)
