Kaltura Share to Google Classroom Dr. Thompson explains how families loved their pianos, and often-times, pianos would be center-pieces in peoples' lives. Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subjects: Social StudiesS.C. HistorySouth Carolina CultureDomestic LifeVisual & Performing ArtsMusicMusic History Collection: Wars & ConflictsE. American Civil War (1861-1865) Series: South Carolina Public RadioWalter Edgar's JournalPiano Music During The Civil War Era