Civil War Music
Discover the rich and diverse music of the Civil War era and explore how music shaped the experiences and morale of those on the frontlines and the home front alike.
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Civil War Music: The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Of all the songs written during and about the War, perhaps none is as strongly identified with the Union cause today as Julia Ward Howe's stirring...
Civil War Music: The Battle Cry of Freedom
Patriotic Civil War era song by George F. Root
Music of the 1860's
This page showcases popular military and civilian songs of the 1860's.
Popular Music of the Revolutionary War Period
With a population of nearly 1.5 million and growing, the Thirteen Colonies expanded rapidly by the late 1750s. The Industrial Revolution was underway...
Civil War Music: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again
This song appealed to families on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line by offering hope that their sons and brothers and fathers would return safely...
Popular Musical Instruments of the 18th & 19th Centuries
The evolution of musical genres, instruments, and technologies from the American Revolution through the Civil War, driven by innovation and...
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