Brian Tomlin | April 23, 2012
Jesus Loves Me: Lyrics originally written as a poem recited to a sick child in the 1860 novel Say and Seal, and William Batchelder Bradbury set it to music in 1862. The original lyrics are below, the image contains the more popular version which was edited to be less frightening to children. Jesus loves me! […]
Brian Tomlin | March 26, 2012
For general background on schooling during the 1860s, see these articles: Education during the Civil War Education: 1800-1860 Education in the South prior to 1860 Teachers during this time period were looked upon as having a responsibility to shape the character and souls of their students as well as offer instruction in basic subjects. Teachers also had […]
Brian Tomlin | March 12, 2012
Improvements in mechanical factory systems and the movement of many people from farms to cities helped drive the need for “convenience foods,” and many we still depend on were introduced during the 1860s. Tobasco sauce. Edmund McIlhenny (1815-1890), a New Orleans banker, was given a gift by a soldier returning to New Orleans from Mexico of […]
Brian Tomlin | February 27, 2012
The following is a partial list of inventions that were developed during the 1860s. Photographs of the early models are provided whenever possible, as well as links to more information on the history of the items. 1860 linoleum. Made from renewable resources like linseed oil and pine resins, linoleum was first patented in 1860 by Frederick […]
Brian Tomlin | February 13, 2012
Popular Music during the Civil War took several forms: hymns,marching songs, and songs that told stories about events of the war were all popular. A short film from 1963 featuring several civil war era songs, featuring U.S. Army Band and Chorus: If you have trouble viewing the above browser, go here. Old Black Joe first […]
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