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Artifacts & Collecting
The artifact market: auctions, shows, notable pieces, and what collectors should know before they buy.
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The 31st Annual Chickamauga Civil War Show
The 31st Annual Chickamauga Civil War Show while encouraging others to participate and share their own returned to the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, collections. This year’s award winners were as follows: Georgia, on January 7–8,…
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22 articles · 2019–2026Library of Congress Collection 10-inch Columbiad in Charleston.
Confederate Brig. Gen. Roswell S. Ripley, commander of the Charleston District in Beauregard’s department, always worried about Federal ironclad gunboats getting…
American Digger’s Antique
For the eighth year in a row, the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee, July 26-27, welcomed one of the Southeast’s premier gatherings for Civil War, antiqu…
47th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Gun Show
The North Georgia Relic Hunters Association held its 47th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Gun Show on August 9-10, 2025. The show was held at the Cobb C…
Behind the Lines
An Event for All Ages One of the show’s greatest strengths is its ability to connect generations. Young families, seasoned collectors, and educators roamed the fa…
This & That Forty Year’s Worth of Artifacts
hen he was twelve, John Dietrichs bought a Confederate cannonball. That first acquisition is now on display in the house where John and his wife Carol reside in D…
Show News
The 37th Annual Middle Tennessee Civil War Show kicked off on a frosty Friday morning, December 6, as collectors and history enthusiasts braved frigid temperature…
Civil war Show News
The North Georgia Relic Hunters Association held its 46th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Gun Show on August 10-11, 2024. The show was held at the Cobb…
Maryland ARMS Collectors Show
Maryland ARMS Collectors Show TIMONIUM, MD—The 68th Annual Maryland Arms Collectors Association Show rocked the Timonium Fairgrounds on March 16-17, 2024, and it…
45th Annual Southeastern Civil War & Antique Gun Show News
45th Annual Southeastern By Jim Hammonds and Ed Travis The North Georgia Relic Hunters Association held its 45th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Gun Sho…
Library of Congress Research Guides
Library of Congress Research Guides Many researchers have used the Chronicling America newspaper collection at the Library of Congress (LOC). An introduction to t…
Events — July 2023
The nation’s premier Civil War relic and collectors show at the Eisenhower All Star Complex at 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg. Our 300+ tables are a great way to…
Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs
This fashionable young lady wears her hair in tight ringlets that hang loose, a style popular among young girls and teens that was less often worn by adult women…
67th Annual Maryland Arms Collectors Association Show Report
The 67th anniversary of the Maryland Arms Collectors Association Show was held at the State Fairgrounds at Timonium, Md., on March 17 & 18, 2023. The “Baltimore S…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Your coverage of the A.P. Hill reburial prompts me to send this note regarding a significant A.P. Hill artifact that is lost and I hope can…
COLLECTION
This outstanding portrait taken January 16, 1863 by Fitchburg, Mass., photographer Joseph C. Moulton shows a determined and hardworking Sanitary Commission nurse…
Dedication Day in Gettysburg
by Leon Reed GETTYSBURG, Pa.—A collection of Gettysburg royalty: Park Superintendent Steve Sims, Gettysburg College President Robert Iuliano, Gettysburg Foundatio…
Charting a More Perfect Union
Georgia search results coast survey. Researchers seeking information on coastal operations during the American Civil War will benefit from mining the collection o…
Collection
CDV Backmark reads: J. (John) R. Shockley, Photographer. West side of Main St., Hannibal, Mo. On a side note Tom Sawyer’s fence, where he persuaded his gang to pa…
Chattanooga Antique Militaria & Americana Show & Sale
For the 6th straight year, the Camp Jordan Arena in Eastridge, Tenn., hosted what is becoming one of the “have to be there” Civil War and Antique Military shows i…
The North Georgia Relic Hunters 41st Annual Show
The North Georgia Relic Hunters 41st Annual Show MARIETTA, Ga.—The North Georgia Relic Hunters recently sponsored its 41st Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antiq…
Events Section — October 2019
Zurko Promotions presents The National Civil War Collectors Fall Show and Sale which will be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4…