The War at Home

1860-1865. Learn the impact of the Civil War on South Carolinians on the homefront.
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The Refugee Crisis | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 2

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The Up Country faced a refugee crisis near the end of the war. People fled from the coast to escape the war, and Dr. Walker discusses how difficult it was to provide provisions and assets for them.
A Shift In Sentiment | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 1

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In this first segment, Dr. Melissa Walker discusses the increasing civilian distaste for the war, as observed in letters written to soldiers out in the field. Dr. Walker also notes how civilians...
The Feuds | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6

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In this segment on Mary Chesnut’s diary, Dr. Stern discusses the feuds between Joe Johnston and Jefferson Davis, along with one between Mary Chesnut and Lucy Pickens. Dr. Stern finishes this segment...
Mary Chesnut's Scrapbook | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 2

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Dr. Julia Stern discusses writing her book Mary Chesnut’s Civil War Epic , and recounts meeting the descendants of Mary Chesnut, along with seeing Chesnut’s personal photo album, containing photos of...