Looking forward to working on this edited collection—Civil War Memory beyond the monuments. We’ve assembled a line-up of top-shelf scholars for this important and so timely project.

Happy Meade Takes Command Day! In the ensuing days, Meade would lead the AOP to its most important victory to date.

Looking forward to this volume on Civil War graves hitting the shelves in 2023! I contributed a chapter on General Meade's trusted warhorse, Old Baldy, whose Civil War career and post war life offer a fascinating tail.

June 29, 1863: MG George Meade temporarily made his HQ in this hotel in Middleburg, MD before moving the AOP HQ onto the property owned by Peter Koons, which sat just south of Big Pipe Creek. Civil War Trails

After MG John Reynolds fell mortally wounded on the morning of July 1, 1863, his body was transported by ambulance to Union Bridge, MD. Then placed in a coffin and packed on ice, Reynolds made his final journey to Lancaster, PA where he was buried on July 4. Civil War Trails

Gettysburg, July 4, 2022: people playing corn hole at the Angle, the very ground held by the Army of the Potomac. Cornhole boards placed where Lt. Alonzo Cushing died on July 3, 1863 at the age of 22. Why is this tolerated Gettysburg NMP

What were 2022's best #CivilWar books? We assembled a panel of historians and asked for their picks, which we published in full in our Winter issue. You can read their top selections here—lots of suggestions for good reading: bit.ly/3AU7JYy. #twitterstorians #BestBooks

Killed in action on this day in VA 158 years ago, Maj. Charles J. Mills. My new book, which is a revised and expanded edition of the late Gregory A. Coco’s 1982 limited, privately published volume, tells the story of this dedicated, Harvard-educated soldier. Available April 19.

Caitlin Clark has scored more points in postseason play (235) than Iowa Football scored all season (230). That is insane.

A new edited collection by Greg Acken! Letters from Charles Mills (2nd Mass), who served in the AoP from 1862-1865. Greg is a master editor and annotator. This is one for the shelves! Congratulations, Greg! A great volume by Kent State U Press

I contributed a chapter on Old Baldy, Meade’s trusted warhorse. Looking forward to this volume!

Thrilled to have two of my students from Oklahoma State attending this year’s Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College!

A fun and engaging conversation with MilitaryHistoriansArePeople,Too! . Look for the episode to air on Tuesday and be sure to check out their great content from a diversity of military historians!

Historian and interpretive ranger Dr. Jen Murray literally wrote the book on the Gettysburg National Military Park. Join us as we discuss teaching, research, and battlefield preservation. The Society of Civil War Historians Gettysburg NMP OKState History Club OK State History Department spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NmsGYOJJIHb

Select flavors of Utz Snacks now available in Oklahoma! Great news for a Pennsylvanian who loves her salty snacks!

At 12.3 million viewers, last night's Iowa-LSU game had more viewers than: • Any women's CBB game ever • The 2023 NBA Finals • The 2023 World Series • The 2023 Orange Bowl • The 2023 Big Ten Championship • The 2023 Cotton Bowl • The 2023 Pac-12 Championship • The 2023

Nice wayside on the Blandford Church (Battle of the Crater), Civil War Trails !

Thrilled that Univ Nebraska Press officially approved Dr. Jen Murray and my new edited collection on "Civil War in a Polarized America" - fantastic group of contributors including Dr Tim Galsworthy @sarahbelle721 Dr. Adam H. Domby Brooks D. Simpson🇨🇦🇺🇦 Nicole Maurantonio and more....

The fall issue of the Journal of the Civil War Era (Journal of CW Era) is now available. In memory of Peter S. Carmichael, it includes the 2023 Fortenbaugh Lecture roundtable, which he moderated, free to read for 90 days. Read here: muse.jhu.edu/issue/53133

Good discussion here on GGM and USG during the Overland Campaign.