March 3, 2026
Tag: Confederate White House
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Quilts for a Cause
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“Gun Boat Quilt” was a term given to the raffle quilts made by southern women in order to finance the building of gun boats needed during the Civil War to protect the ports of the southern states and the shipping lanes in and out of southern harbors. This is part of the story.
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March 16, 2022 3 Comments
Postcard History is grateful to those whose curiosities extend well beyond ours. The Case of Jamestown’s First Cow is such a topic. Through the artistry of an early twentieth century Congregational Church pastor, we learn of peculiar things. It’s so much fun!