In the heart of winter a military campaign in North Carolina offers a glimpse into the likely outcome of the war. The town of Newbern (or New Bern) came under attack earlier in the month … by Confederate forces. Located in eastern North Carolina, the Union-controlled town represented an unwelcome dilemma for the Confederacy. In…
The Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church of Bloomington, Indiana, while far from the battle fronts of war, is nonetheless impacted by the great conflict. The current pastor, D. E. Maxson, is a war veteran, recently released from service due to illness. Among other Union soldiers from the congregation is Leroy Skaggs, who is ordained following…
Emancipation along the North Carolina coast began over a year ago when Union General Ambrose Burnside landed on Roanoke Island in February 1862. Soon, much of the coastal mainland was under United States control, and New Bern became Union headquarters for the region. From the landing of Ambrose to the present, African slaves have, in…