Welcome to version 1.4 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog. Developed over several months, this release includes strategic overviews for all regions and sub-regions, a detailed bibliography, and a version-control page. It is now 68 pages and over 32,000 words. Here is a detailed list of all changes in this version: Updated Action at Carter’s…
publications
A Kind of Dreamland: Newly Published Article Explores the Role Upshur County, WV played in the Civil War’s First Campaign
Appearing in the Spring 2025 issue of Ohio Valley History, "'A Kind of Dreamland': Upshur County, WV at the Dawn of Civil War" by M.A. Kleen is the first academic article to emerge from our work here at Spirit of '61. This website strives to be a hub for research and scholarship of this interesting…
Policy on Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence
Spirit of '61 seeks to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, establishing our website and publications as trusted sources for Civil War researchers and casual enthusiasts alike. We are committed to accuracy and transparency in all our work. This commitment includes clearly identifying the source of all information; verifying the reliability and credibility of…
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Battlelog 1.3 is Now Available
Welcome to version 1.3 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! After doing a deep dive into the Lower Potomac Front, this edition contains a complete overhaul of narratives for all seven military actions in northeastern Virginia prior to the Battle of Bull Run, plus a few additional edits. The most exciting update was the discovery…
Battlelog 1.2 is Now Available
Welcome to version 1.2 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! We proudly announce that this edition contains complete narratives for all 36 military actions in Virginia in the spring and summer of 1861 in one convenient pdf, free to download for all Civil War buffs, researchers, and history nerds alike. Updates and changes from version…
Battlelog 1.1 is Now Available
Great news, Civil War buffs! After long hours of work, we are proud to release version 1.1 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! This compendium combines our articles on 36 military actions in Virginia in the spring and summer of 1861 in one convenient pdf, free to download. Updates and changes from version 1.0 include…
Battlelog 1.0 is Now Available
Great news, Civil War buffs! After long hours of work, we are ready to release our newest publication: the Spirit of '61 Battlelog! This compendium combines our articles on 34 military actions in Virginia in the spring and summer of 1861 in one convenient pdf, free to download. This living document will be periodically updated…
Brass Bugle: Issue 3 – March 2024
Welcome to issue #3 of the Brass Bugle, Spirit of ‘61’s monthly newsletter. The American Civil War was truly a war of brother against brother, and no state experienced that more profoundly than Virginia. As the nation tore apart in the spring of 1861, Virginians were forced to pick a side: stand with their state,…
Brass Bugle: Issue 2 – February 2024
Welcome to issue #2 of the Brass Bugle, Spirit of ‘61’s monthly newsletter. The American Civil War was truly a war of brother against brother, and no state experienced that more profoundly than Virginia. As the nation tore apart in the spring of 1861, Virginians were forced to pick a side: stand with their state,…
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
The following appeared in our inaugural issue of the Brass Bugle, Spirit of ‘61’s free monthly newsletter, to address questions our readers may have regarding Spirit of ’61, our mission, and website. If you have any questions not covered here, please contact us via email at dispatches@spirit61.info or post a comment. Q: Why only cover…
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