Holding Rugged Ground: The Civil War Along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

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Civil War enthusiasts will be captivated by the unfolding story of the Allegheny Mountain campaigns of early 1861 punctuated by lively West Virginia fiddle tunes and songs, cradled in the ambient sounds of the surrounding country side. Digitally recorded interviews with Pocahontas and Randolph County West Virginia elders detail memories of their families’ first-hand encounters in historic battles and their efforts to carry on daily life amidst the bloody War. The social divisions, passions and violence of the era left deep traces among the citizens of the new war-born state of West Virginia still resonating in recollections of their aging descendents. This production will engage listeners through its action-packed account of the Civil War in western Virginia, told by those who carry the tales forth from earlier times.

Holding Rugged Ground: The Civil War Along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike,Holding Rugged Ground,Unity Productions,An action-packed seamless account of the Civil War in West Virginia through oral history, traditional music and songs.

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Holding Rugged Ground: The Civil War Along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike Manufacturer: Unity Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006CRUE Release Date: 2002-02-02

Tracks:

1. Introduction: Grandmother Stories
2. Plight of common soldiers
3. Old grievances, new tensions
4. Divided sentiments in western Virginia
5. Secession Ordinance vote
6. Battle of Philippi
7. Confederate forts
8. David Hart leads Union forces
9. Battle of Rich Mountain
10. Laurel Hill abandoned
11. Battle at Corrick's Ford
12. McClellan's victory: Napoleonic telegrams
13. Laura Arnold's mission
14. Lee's first campaign
15. Battle of Greenbriar River
16. Battle of Allegheny Mountain
17. Winter on Allegheny Mountain
18. Living off the land
19. Conclusion: War's end

Album Description

Civil War enthusiasts will be captivated by the unfolding story of the Allegheny Mountain campaigns of early 1861 punctuated by lively West Virginia fiddle tunes and songs, cradled in the ambient sounds of the surrounding country side. Digitally recorded interviews with Pocahontas and Randolph County West Virginia elders detail memories of their families' first-hand encounters in historic battles and their efforts to carry on daily life amidst the bloody War. The social divisions, passions and violence of the era left deep traces among the citizens of the new war-born state of West Virginia still resonating in recollections of their aging descendents. This production will engage listeners through its action-packed account of the Civil War in western Virginia, told by those who carry the tales forth from earlier times.

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