July 11, 2025
Tag: gun-boat quilt
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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.
Past Article
February 3, 2021 3 Comments
Young men, by the tens-of-thousands, came of age in the early 20th century dreaming that one day they would join the Navy to “See the World.” Service on American naval vessels is certainly an achievement to be proud of. Today Postcard History dedicates this article to our veterans who have served as officers and crew members aboard our mighty battleships.