Civil War Music
Learn more about music during the Civil War era.
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Music of the 1860's
This page showcases popular military and civilian songs of the 1860's.
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...
Popular Music of the Civil War Period
Music is a universal language. It has spoken to all societies and cultures throughout history and will continue to do so far into the future. People...
Battle of the Bands
From Revolution to Civil War, music has provided an outlet for American soldiers in camp and propelled them forward in battle. Lyrics were often...
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