Hosts and colleagues Matt Vallier, Dan Hayden, and Cara Kaminski take you behind the scenes of the New England Civil War Museum. This podcast aims to connect the people of today with the experiences and lives of the people during the American Civil War.
History in the Haversack Ep. 17: Mindset of a Soldier
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are joined by returning guest Chris Biggs to discuss the letters of Sergeant Benjamin Hirst of the 14th Connecticut Infantry.
CW: gore, blood
In this episode, we'll talk about: Soldiers' expectations before the war, confronting the brutality of war, and Victorian honor.
Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/
3 Sept 2024
History in the Haversack Ep. 16: Young Civil War Scholars
Hosts Dan and Cara to learn from Jacob Bates and Daniel Gleason about their experience in the American Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team.
In this episode, we'll talk about: ABT Youth Leaders, history content creation, and how social media intersects with education.
Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/
18 Mar 2024
History in the Haversack Ep. 15: Life in the Federal Navy
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara along with guest, Dan Walls, shipwright and naval reenactor, explore the lives of sailors during the Civil War.
In this episode, we'll talk about: life aboard sailing and ironclad ships, grog, and New England's contributions to the Navy.
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
4 Mar 2024
History in the Haversack Ep. 14: Historic Flag Preservation
Join Matt, Wayne, and Cara in a deep dive on preserving Connecticut's Battle Flag Collection in Hartford. Matt Vallier serves at the Historic Flag Preservationist for the state capital and shares his experiences in managing such a complex and important collection.
In this episode, we will talk about: challenges with textile conservation, agents of deterioration, and how to best display a historic textile collection.
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
19 Feb 2024
History in the Haversack Ep. 13: The C.S.S. HUNLEY
Hosts Dan and Cara are joined by guest, speaker and enthusiast of all things below water, Phil Vitiello. Phil shares the mysteries of the sinking of the H. L. HUNLEY and the 130 year journey of retrieving her.
In this episode, we'll talk about: the vessels that came before the HUNLEY, theories of her disappearance, and conservation of waterlogged artifacts.
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
5 Feb 2024
History in the Haversack Ep. 12: Monuments and Memory
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are joined by guest and monument scholar, Dave Pelland. Dave shares his knowledge on Connecticut Civil War monuments and they discuss the legacy of statues across America.
In this episode, we'll talk about: how monuments honor soldiers, the controversy surrounding removing monuments, and how we can add context to these memorials
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
22 Jan 2024
History in the Haversack Ep. 11: Reenacting and Living History
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are back for Season 2, and kicking it off with two familiar guests, Wayne Buckmir and Frank Niederwerfer. They explore the nitty-gritty of the reenacting world and discuss their personal experiences as living historians.
In this episode, we'll talk about: why we reenact, ins-and-outs of the hobby, and criticisms of reenacting
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
2 Oct 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 10: Graves, Ghosts, and Witches, Oh My!
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara wanted to really get into the spirit of spooky season. In our "Halloween special" we investigate spiritualism, séances, and the attitude towards death during the Civil War.
CW: Death and dying
In this episode, we'll talk about: Emanuel Swedenborg's theories on the soul, the Fox Sisters of New York, Mary Todd's paranormal ventures, and monuments.
Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/
To help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435
18 Sept 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 9: Developing Photography in the Civil War
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara talk with Dave Wilson and Brandon Benner of Victorian Photography Studio in Gettysburg. Join us as we explore the ways photography drastically changed soldier and civilian life alike during the Civil War.
CW: death and dying
In this episode, we'll talk about: photography in the 1860's, ghost photography, and pizza.
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
4 Sept 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 8: The Story of the 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
Hosts Dan and Cara talk with Bill Liska and Kim Perlotto, authors of The Eighth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. Bill and Kim share their process of creating this book and stories of the interesting people they found along the way.
In this episode, we'll talk about: the 8th CVI, Seth Plumb, and William Henry Johnson
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
21 Aug 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 7: Finding Comfort in Camp
Hosts Dan and Cara have a conversation with guest, Chris Biggs, from the Ellington Historical Society. Chris discovered camp newspapers in the Ellington Historical Society Archives that contained more treasured stories than we could have imagined, and now he's here to share them with the world.
CW: violence and trauma connected to racism and racial conflict, death and dying
In this episode, we'll talk about: Victorian attitudes, reminders of home, the Fort Pillow Massacre
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
14 Aug 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 6: Stories of our Ancestors
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara have a conversation with guest and museum staff, Frank Niederwerfer. Frank has done years of research digging into his family history to uncover and breathe life into some amazing stories.
CW: gore, blood
In this episode, we'll talk about: Oliver Dart, Confederate and Union lineages, & methods of genealogical research.
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
24 Jul 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 5: A Dive Into the Archive
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara have a conversation with guest and museum archivist, Wayne Buckmir. Wayne has worked at the New England Civil War Museum for 5 years and was kind enough to share his vast knowledge of our fascinating collection!
In this episode, we'll talk about: a bourbon thief, pickled eels, and the distinction between restoration, preservation, & conservation.
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
10 Jul 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 4: Draft Riots and the Soldier's Heart
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara discuss the experience and senses of living in camp, and the weight of the reality of war on the average soldier.
In this episode, we'll talk about: the New York and Boston Draft Riots, Soldier's Heart and modern PTSD, and camp life.
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
26 Jun 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 3: Our Big Gettysburg Episode
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are back again to explore Gettysburg, focusing on Connecticut's involvement in the battle.
In this episode, we'll talk about: Gettysburg, Gettysburg, and (you guessed it) Gettysburg.
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:
We Fought at Gettysburg, by Carolyn Ivanoff
https://www.casematepublishers.com/9780999304945/we-fought-at-gettysburg/
12 Jun 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 2: Across the Pond
Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara dive into European history as they discuss Dan's recent trip to the Dybbøl battlefield in Denmark. Come along as we fail to pronounce that name correctly even once!
In this episode, we'll talk about: the Battle of Dybbøl, our Memorial Day adventures, making community connections, and the simple topic of European geopolitics.
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:
Autobiography of James L. Smith, by James Lindsey Smith
15 May 2023
History in the Haversack Ep. 1: The Battle of Cold Harbor
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&
8 Apr 2023
History in the Haversack Pilot: Get to Know Our Museum
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
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