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Historian Jacobson talks about Battle of Franklin action that took place on the site of recent land acquisition
Eric A. Jacobson, Carnton historian, and author of the best-selling For Cause and for Country, spoke on Friday, June 19th, 2008, at the Franklin’s Charge press conference. He gave great detail … more »
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Carnton guide Michelle Place talks about the McGavock's of Franklin, TN, circa 1860
tellinghistory wrote 2 weeks ago: John and Carrie McGavock owned the Carnton plantation or farm in Franklin, Tennessee, at the time of … more »
Where does the new 'Holt property' fit into the layout around the Carter House?
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: The new Holt property that was recently purchased by Franklin’s Charge is a strategic cornerst … more »
"We had a severe battle at Franklin . . ." 50th Ohio soldier
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Columbia Tenn Dec 28th 1864 Dear Sister, I received a long letter from you today. I reply not becaus … more »
Patrick Cleburne is killed at Franklin; YouTube video
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: General Patrick R. Cleburne Wiley Sword (from pages 223-224): “About forty yards from Reilly’s … more »
Historian Jacobson talks about Battle of Franklin action that took place on the site of recent land acquisition
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Eric A. Jacobson, Carnton historian, and author of the best-selling For Cause and for Country, spoke … more »
Author-historian, Eric Jacobson, talks about the Battlefield of Franklin action centered on recent land acquisition in Franklin
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Eric A. Jacobson, Carnton historian, and author of the best-selling For Cause and for Country, spoke … more »
Author Robert Hicks talks about battlefield land purchase
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Franklin’s Charge announced the acquisition of a one-acre estate near the Carter house in Fran … more »
Franklin's Charge purchases premium battlefield land in Franklin
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: The community of Franklin is one step closer to a Battlefield park, thanks to the leadership of Fran … more »
Robert Hicks speaks at Franklin's Charge on June 19th, 2008
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Franklin’s Charge announced the acquisition of a one-acre estate near the Carter house in Fran … more »
From mystery to history: the story of Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne’s once-lost pistol
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tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Unless you’re a real Civil War buff, meaning, you’re fairly knowledgeable about Civil War-era sm … more »
Gen Patrick R. Cleburne was killed at Franklin (November 30, 1864) while charging the Federal line
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Major general in the Army of Tennessee, Patrick R. Cleburne was born on St. Patrick’s Day in Cou … more »
Official surgeon's Union report detailing casualties after the Battle of Franklin
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: O.R.–SERIES I–VOLUME XLV/1 [S# 93] NOVEMBER 14, 1864-JANUARY 23, 1865.–Campaign in … more »
Burial of the soldiers right after the Battle of Franklin?
tellinghistory wrote 1 month ago: Most of the Confederate (and Union dead) were buried “near and along the length of the Federal bre … more »
What happened to the Confederate dead immediately after the Battle of Franklin?
tellinghistory wrote 3 months ago: Most of the Confederate (and Union dead) were buried “near and along the length of the Federal b … more »
So what is the Battle of Franklin, and why should you care?
tellinghistory wrote 4 months ago: The McGavock Confederate Cemetery is a real place one can visit in Franklin, TN, just a few minutes … more »
9th Indiana Light Artillery soldier chronicles trip from St. Louis to Nashville for entire month of December 1864
tellinghistory wrote 7 months ago: Wed. Nov. 30: Left Smithland at daylight up the Cumberland River for Nashville, Tennessee. … more »
The 50th Regiment [Ohio] actually tore down the Carter barn to help build our breastworks.
tellinghistory wrote 7 months ago: “The position we occupied was just in front of the Carter House, and the 50th Regiment [Ohio] actu … more »
27th Alabama soldier writes about Battle of Franklin
tellinghistory wrote 7 months ago: J.P. Cannon, a member of the 27th Alabama Infantry, wrote in his diary on November 30, 1864 [The 27t … more »
Blue and Gray Days : 143rd Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin and Southern Folklife Festival
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tellinghistory wrote 9 months ago: Carnton to host Blue and Gray Days in late November. Blue and Gray Days : 143rd Anniversary of the … more »
