The Civil War: 150 Years Later

Stonewall Jackson’s death likely pneumonia

Historians and doctors have debated for decades what medical complications caused the death of legendary Confederate fighter Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, felled by friendly fire from his troops during the Civil War.

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THE CIVIL WAR: 150 YEARS LATER

Living History: Re-enactors mark Columbia’s ‘Longest Days’

Set up in a vacant parking lot in West Columbia, across from the Gervais Street bridge, participants wore Civil War garb and manned three 6- and 10-pound cannons, named for the size shell they used. INSIDE: A Photo gallery of Saturday’s activities and a video-slideshow of the 2008 reenactment...
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Books: Three new perspectives on the Civil War

As the world commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, researchers shed light on its bloody toll
NEED-TO-MAP

Battlefield videos, songs aim to keep Civil War stories alive

Blood once soaked the soil of battlefields that have since been covered up by skyscrapers and commuter train stations in Atlanta, strip malls in Nashville and farm fields and forests across the South.
THE CIVIL WAR: 150 YEARS LATER

Play breathes life into story of little-known Civil War hero

Unsuspecting visitors to the State Museum found out Saturday that 150 years after hoodwinking Confederate forces in Charleston Harbor, Civil War Maj. Gen. Robert Smalls is still a surprise. View more photos
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2nd South Carolina String Band seeks authenticity

With their slouch hats, whiskers and time-worn instruments, members of the 2nd South Carolina String Band look and sound like a Civil War camp band. And while they play “Oh! Susannah” and other familiar fare, they don’t shy from other historical songs with inescapably racist...
THE CIVIL WAR: 150 YEARS LATER

Survey: How do you feel about the Civil War?

Next month is the final installment in The State’s “The Civil War: 150 years later” series, and as part of that installment The State will include the opinions of its readers.
THE CIVIL WAR: 150 YEARS LATER

Cannon shot recalls Civil War's first shot

Two beams from a spotlight located on Ft. Sumter noted the splintering of the nation following the cannon shot that started the Civil War 150 years ago Tuesday. ALSO INSIDE: Celebrating the abolitionists , 'Teach in' examines cause of Civil War , photos, video, and other stories in The State...