Pulitzer prize winning journalist and author Tony Horowitz joins the podcast to discuss one of the most iconic books of all time about the American Civil War - "Confederates in the Attic". The best selling book was published in 1998. The New York Times described the book as intellectually honest and humorous, saying that Horowitz seemed uncomfortable placed between two sides, seeking peace between the factions.

Jim Schmick, historian and author, describes the preparations Harrisburg, Pennsylvania made as the Confederate army, approached the state capital in June 1863.

Author and historian Eric Buckland completes part II of his discussion about Mosby's Confederate Raiders. Eric has compiled stories about individual members of the famous Mosby Raiders and will share those.

Author and historian Eric Buckland speaks about Mosby's Confederate raiders from his series of books "Mosby's Men" Books 1-5, and "Mosby's Keydet Rangers"

Actress JoAnn Peterson will present part II of Mary Lincoln. The President's wife answers questions about her experience, and then actress JoAnn Peterson explains how she got involved in presenting Mary Lincoln.

Actress JoAnn Peterson will give a historical impersonation of Mary Lincoln, the wife of Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln is given voice and speaks of her experiences.

Author Kevin Rawlings continues part II of his discussion of Christmas traditions of the American Civil War. Kevin's book "We Were Marching on Christmas Day" outlines many instances of holiday traditions during the conflict.

Author Kevin Rawlings will present the Christmas traditions of the American Civil War. Kevin will discuss the drawings of Thomas Nast during the Civil War and how those drawings spoke of the hardships of the soldiers as they were away from their loved ones during the conflict.

Nathan Richardson will give a historical impersonation of Frederick Douglass. Douglass, the foremost African American leader during the war years, became a recruiter for the United States Colored Troops. His two sons fought in the American Civil War.

Author Tim Snyder explains the significance of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal during the American Civil War. The canal, located along the southern border of Maryland, basically was on the line dividing the north and south. The Confederate army continually attempted to disrupt the canal operations at the same time the Union attempted to keep it operational.