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We are currently in the process of writing original articles. Please check back soon for the first in a series of articles about individuals who displayed exceptional valor during the American Civil War. Until then, we hope you enjoy the stories below about the contributions of Women in the Civil War.
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Women in the Civil War
Louisa Lane
15 May 2012 at 9:34pm
Stage Actress and Theater Manager in the Civil War Era
Louisa Lane (1820-1897) was an actress and theater manager of British birth, who commanded great respect as the first female manager of a major American theater. Known for her skill as a character actor and comedian, Louisa Lane was a stage …
Sophia Hawthorne
8 May 2012 at 1:30am
Writer, Artist and Wife of Author Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sophia Hawthorne (September 21, 1809 ? February 26, 1871) was a writer and painter, and one of the famous Peabody sisters. She took up drawing and painting in 1829, and was an accomplished artist before her marriage to author Nathaniel Hawtho…
Helen Hunt Jackson
30 Apr 2012 at 3:36pm
Author and Activist for American Indian Rights in the Civil War Era
Helen Hunt Jackson (1830?1885) was a poet, novelist and essayist who became an advocate for Native American rights, fighting for improved treatment of Natives by the US government. She detailed the adverse effects of previous ac…
