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: Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Composed by George Root in 1863, this piece struck a chord in the heart of every prisoner or war.
David Miles Moore Jr.
David Miles Moore (Jr.) was born in 1848 to parents David (Sr.) and Elizabeth Moore (née Fox). As free African Americans living in the north, the...
Music in the 18th Century Army
Music in 18th-century armies was incredibly important to tactics, drills, maneuvers, and esprit de corps. The incorporation of music into the great...
Historical Tunes for Elections
Songs for political elections can offer insightful glimpses into election moods, platforms, ideals, fears, candidates and propaganda.
Civil War Music: May God Save the Union
Reverend G. Douglass Brewerton wrote the words to this Unionist song before the outbreak of war.
Camptown Races
An article highlighting the song “Camptown Races” performed by the Nutmeggers’ on their album “In High Water: Songs of the Civil War.”
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