Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara take you through the Union experience at Cold Harbor from the eyes of an average soldier, discuss what it takes to make an exhibit, and more! In this episode, we'll talk about: who were Alden Skinner and Thomas Burpee, the Battle of Cold Harbor, designing exhibits, and museum stewardship. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you'd like to help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435 Recommended readings: For Cause and Comrades, by James McPherson https://global.oup.com/academic/product/for-cause-and-comrades-9780195124996?cc=us&lang=en&

Meet hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara, staff at the New England Civil War Museum in Vernon, CT. In this inaugural episode, we'll talk about: the history of New England Civil War Museum, Firing on Fort Sumter, New England's view on abolition, and the occasional rabbit hole! Visit us at: http://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you're interesting in helping to bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: https://gofund.me/1435d435 Recommended readings: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/The-Eighth-Connecticut-Volunteer-Infantry-in-the-Civil-War/ https://www.amazon.com/Connecticut-American-Civil-War-Sacrifice/dp/0819573647