Civil War Breakfast Club

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 146 - Battle of Bentonville (recorded live at GettysGear)

We revisit the Battle of Bentonville in this episode we recorded live at GettysGear in Gettysburg, PA as part of their reeanctor appreciation weekend! At the end, we also discuss our experience in being able to attend the reenactment for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville. Huge thanks to the amazing people at GettysGear for inviting us to speak as well as for hosting the event!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 145 - General Longstreet's Scout "Harrison"

In this episode, we discuss the enigmatic Confederate scout "Harrison" and how his true identity was discovered over a century after the Civil War ended. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 144 - General P.G.T. Beauregard

In this episode, we discuss Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 143 - The Battle of Roanoke Island

In which we discuss a very understudied battle - Roanoke Island! This battle has far-reaching effects for the entire Civil War. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 142 - "Somewhere Towards Freedom" with Dr. Bennett Parton

We are joined by Dr. Bennett Parton to discuss his new book "Somewhere Towards Freedom", which is about the former slaves who joined Sherman on his March to the Sea. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 141 - The Trent Affair

We go back to the early days of the Civil War to discuss The Trent Affair! It is a very important event often overlooked in the study of the Civil War and definitely deserves a closer look!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 140 - "An Unholy Traffic" with Dr. Robert K.D. Colby

We are joined by Dr. Robert K.D. Colby to discuss his book "An Holy Traffic".  Huge thanks to him for joining us!

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 139 - The Planning of Sherman's March To The Sea

In this episode, we discuss the planning that goes into the March to the Sea as well as the situation in Georgia after Sherman took Atlanta (Hood was kind of a pain in his rear!). 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 138 - Gettysburg Day 1 Live from 24 Hours on the Ridge

We are joined by Codie Eash from the Seminary Ridge Museum to discuss the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg during their 24 hours on the ridge event! Huge thank you to Codie and the awesome folks at the Seminary Ridge Museum for asking us to be part of this amazing event! Also thanks to those that were in the audience for the live recording (and asked questions too!)!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 137 - 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!

It's our 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular and, as always for this episode, we are joined by the awesome Jen Price to talk to Civil War ghost stories and history!