Twitter is the latest craze on the internet and its reach already extends across countless aspects of society, from news reports to celebrity gossip. It is only natural that the 140-character phenomenon would extend into the historical realm with TwHistory. TwHistory is using the Twitter niche to tell history’s stories in a new and interesting […]
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Jun
09
With Lincoln Productions combines the acting talents of Michael Krebs and Debra Ann Miller to recreate moments in the life of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. The group has performed for the History Channel, news casts, schools, and special events; however, its most popular reenactment remains the “Lincoln Douglas Debates from 1858,” a series sponsored […]
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09
Interested in all things Lincoln? The city of Ottawa, Illinois’ webpage houses a pdf entitled The OttawaLincoln Knew. This file pulls most of its information from Aletia Tisler’s book, “Lincoln was Here,” using only facts and anecdotes pertinent to the town of Ottawa. Although the section focuses mainly upon the Lincoln-Douglas debate that took place […]
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09
House Divided is a great place to learn more about the Lincoln Douglas Debates. Through the Lincoln Douglas Major Topic Page, you can search by different events, such as by individual debates. One such debate was the fourth, held in Charleston, Illinois. By searching through the Fourth Debate’s event page, one can find modern scholarship […]
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09
While sifting through the House Divided images I found a unique image that looks southward down the Mississippi River. This zoomable picture allows the viewer to magnify sections of the image in the browser window without loosing clarity. Within one screen you get an idea of just how close locations such as Cairo, Illinois and […]
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09
Today, if he were alive, it would be Young Marshall Moody‘s 187th birthday. Moody was a Confederate Brigadeer General from the Old Dominion State. After initially fighting for Virginia, he then rose through the ranks with outfits from Alabama and finally surrendered his brigade at Appomattox Courthouse. Moody is featured on the Daily Report of […]
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09
Trace The Lincoln Douglas Debates Through Lincoln Letters
Posted by Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Letters & DiariesIn 1858, many important ideas were spread through letters. Thus, during the Lincoln Douglas Debates, Lincoln and Douglas corresponded with many contemporaries concerning the senatorial race. These letters provide an excellent window into the minds of these great men. One such letter, sent August 25, 1858, was a letter written to Lincoln by Schuyler Colfax […]
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09
Lincoln-Douglas Debates Resource for Teachers
Posted by parkd Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Lesson Plans, MapsThe Northern University of Illinois page, The Lincoln/Douglas Debates of 1858, offers wide-ranging coverage of the historic oratory campaign. The site houses numerous primary documents including debate transcripts, maps, and contemporary press coverage. Also, The Lincoln/Douglas Debates of 1858 provides a video podcast on the debates by Columbia’s Eric Foner as well as lessons plans […]
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Jun
09
Interested in Learning More About the Dred Scott Case?
Posted by Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Recent ScholarshipIf you are interested in the Dred Scott Case of 1857, a great place to start your research is House Divided’s Major Topic Page on the Dred Scott Case. There you can find excerts of modern scholarship concerning the infamous case. Also by searching through the tabs, you can find information reguarding the people involved […]
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09
Experience Henry "Box" Brown's Escape
Posted by parkd Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Recent ScholarshipThe House Divided currently offers an intriguing exhibit on Henry “Box” Brown and his incredible journey to freedom. The exhibit compliles images depicting his trek, a map of his path, and a three-dimensional Sketch Up of the box in which he traveled. Also, a brief yet informative descritption accompanies each image, bringing the story to […]
