A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
History
A Bit of War History: The Veteran | Shades of Gray and Blue
Building a Future McKissacks A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Belmont Mansion | Shades of Gray and Blue
Taking Care of Business Adelicia Acklen A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Stand at the Blue and Gray Barbecue | Shades of Gray and Blue
The Persistence of Memory Reunions and Tourism A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Adelicia Acklen | Shades of Gray and Blue
For decades prior to the war and stretching back to the time of the American Revolution, the cotton economy had been strongly tied to British interests. The livelihoods of many in the South, including the huge number of slaves needed for an industry dependent upon manual labor, depended upon a good harvest. As Union troops […]
Sara Carter Gaut | Shades of Gray and Blue
Taking Care of Business Adelicia Acklen A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Pope at Cairo Verso | Shades of Gray and Blue
Visualizing The War Photographers and Special Artists A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Balm for the Weary | Shades of Gray and Blue
Holding Fast to Beauty Education of Young Women Capturing the Flag Souveniring A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Bust of James Peck Thomas | Shades of Gray and Blue
Building a Future McKissacks A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Prize Medal for Cotton Recto | Shades of Gray and Blue
Taking Care of Business John Pope A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Iron Industry | Shades of Gray and Blue
Middle Tennessee’s Western Iron District was the largest southern charcoal iron producer during the antebellum period. Limitless high quality ore and skilled enslaved laborers gave Tennessee ironmasters a competitive advantage in the national marketplace. The region’s river system (including both the Tennessee and Cumberland river watersheds) provided an economical way to convey heavy materials and […]
Portrait of Sarah Polk in Mourning Attire | Shades of Gray and Blue
Holding Fast to Beauty Sarah Polk A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Sara Carter Gaut | Shades of Gray and Blue
Taking Care of Business Adelicia Acklen A website co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library, and the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, with generous support from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Richard Poyner | Shades of Gray and Blue
Richard Poyner (1802-1882) was born into slavery in Halifax County, Virginia. He settled in Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1816 with his master, Robert Poyner. When his owner died in 1848, Richard was valued at $450. After purchasing his freedom in the 1850s, he became known as one of the region’s more prolific and accomplished chair […]