Artifacts at The Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Join Kristopher White and Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust as they examine Civil War era artifacts housed at the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum in New Orleans.
Join Kristopher White and Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust as they examine Civil War era artifacts housed at the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum in New Orleans.
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I love the genuine enthusiasm you guys show for speaking about history and what that means for us today. 💚
It must be so cool to hold those historical items in your hands. Great job guys!
I'm from England, and in my 65th year on this rock. I'm proud that I have studied the Civil War since i was 12yrs old. I amazed at the work being done to preserve Civil War relics . I wish i could be involved n the preservation and restoration of these amazing artifacts
@annodomini7887
4 жыл бұрын
I’m interested to know what do you English think about the American civil war? Especially the Confederate cause? (Not being slavery as many say, but being states rights, my family fought alongside Robert E.Lee and we never owned slaves) I know that most British sided with the south because of what they saw as “bullying tactics by the north” as quoted by Arthur Lyon Fremantle. I’m interested to know what they say about it in the u.k. thank you.
@nobbytang
4 жыл бұрын
ANNO DOMINI ...my mates on a scuba dive off north wales near the island of Anglesey in 1982 recovered a confederate silver dollar ....apparently many others were found on this wreck ...they were payment for uniforms made in England for the confederates ....they weren't grey but khaki too l believe ....
@movienerd202
4 жыл бұрын
@@annodomini7887 The British Monarchy wasn't so much for the "Confederate cause" as they were for the weakening of the US economy and military. Britain wanted America to come back home.
@richardjeffery517
4 жыл бұрын
ANNO DOMINI I'm English /Irish ,I had ancestors that fought in The Confederate Army . I'd feel more at home in the south than I would anywhere in the UK .Mass immigration was forced upon us It's just like the USA now .My loyalties are with the South .Where I've got more chance of being around my own kind of people, hunting, fishing living off the land .I feel as if I'm being pulled to the south as my ancestors where
@miksyezpatelik
4 жыл бұрын
@@richardjeffery517 - Hi Richard. From my studies of the conflict I can say that the region of England i was born in tended to support the South . But so did Lancashire and a lot of Yorkshire and The Midlands area of England, due to the textile industries in those regions . Also , the CSA Ship Kearsage was made in Cammel Laird Ship Yard in Birkenhead ( my home town and I still live there, My younger brother was a master welder at that ship yard). And I can add that there was a Confederate Embassy in Rodney Street, Liverpool in the early 1860's. The building is still there !!( it is just across the River Mersey where I live). Pretty much the sole reason that the British Government did not actively support the CSA was because of the slavery issue. It may be worth having a look at the Liverpool History of a place called ' Goree Piazza'. This place occupied a portion of what is now 'The Stand ' on Liverpools Waterfront district. It is strongly believed that this area lodged slaves bound for 'The New World" before William Wilberforce finally convinced the British Government to outlaw slavery.
These artifacts are incredible. Holding them in your very hands is like the closest thing we have to a time machine.
I love history and you guys are a geyser of information. Thanks for everything.
Wonderful artifacts. Thanks so much for keeping our history alive!
@waynesigmon5628
4 жыл бұрын
And now we got people trying to destroy a heritage we got to stop these people at all cost
And to think that its neighbor museum tried its best to put Memorial Hall out of business...thank goodness Memorial Hall won in court and has been able to survive. Thoughout my life of 60+ years, as a New Orleans native, (please learn how to pronounce New Orleans), I have often visited the museum. They have done an excellent job of restoring Civil War flags one by one...they used to have a bottle for coin donations to complete flag restorations. I hope and pray Memorial Hall continues for another 100 years+. Best wishes, and thank you!
@JohnnyRebWasATexan
5 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to visit. Thanks for sharing John.
@ericsimpson1176
4 жыл бұрын
i have not been there in 25 years, but am so happy they won...its is a fascinating place and building
@jeffbaxter8770
4 жыл бұрын
New Orlins?
@jimjoslyn7222
4 жыл бұрын
They'll get around to it they can't have any history of people rebelling against the government that they felt was against their wishes that's a bad place for young minds to go that they can actually change things are stand up against tyranny after all we know the Civil War was a war of Northern aggression they'll get around it they'll tearing down statues here in Texas are lefties or everywhere the only good thing I got to say is I'm a short timer thank you Jesus I won't have to see when we go full blowing commie
@rogerkomula8057
4 жыл бұрын
It's pronounced noo oar lee ins, stupid drunk hick. GFY and your stupid accent.
Fantastic! Please make more videos showing some of your amazing collection. Your fans from abroad, like me, who cannot come to visit , would be very happy. Thank you!
Amazing relics and a very incredible collection. I sold these type of items in our Eagles Nest Antique stores, in Ind. and Az (closed down many years ago). And just a few years ago almost the very last pieces including saddle bags (they were slightly post CW) stirrups and swords on the internet.. Down now to 2 bullets from the battle of Gettysburg and a no longer working stamped 1821 Danzig rifle converted to percussion sitting about 10 inches behind me. I'd LOVE to see any firearms used in the CW at museums or in use...
I am from the UK and visited this museum in 2014. Really good. It’s pleasing that items in storage do get an airing and are shared on video. Pleasing that subject is treated with such respect and the war is not sensationalised.
I have a canvas and leather knapsack carried by a relative in the 4th AL. I also have several letters, one of which describes a bible in the knapsack stopping a minie ball. The sack has a hole in one corner and the bible which I also have has a big chunk missing from one end of the binding. This happened at the battle of the Wilderness in 1864.
@waynesigmon5628
4 жыл бұрын
My ancestors was wounded at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse 1864 he was captured took to Elmira New York he was released June of 1865 God bless my ancestors God bless the Confederacy
@AW-zy1kw
4 жыл бұрын
Wayne Sigmon what unit? Fighting was brutal there. I also have a letter written from behind the earthworks at Sporsylvania which was about a week after the Wilderness. I’ll e-mail you the transcription if your bold enough to list your e-mail here. Interesting letter.
@tazman572
3 жыл бұрын
@@waynesigmon5628 Thank god for the North and the end of slavery.
Fabulous artifacts, thank you so much for this and preserving such monumental items from a sad conflict.
Always great videos. What historical treasure. I’ve never seen items like you displayed in such good shape.
That's so awesome, The civil war is my all-time favorite period, If I could go back in time, I would most definitely go back to the civil war.
@DoomJoy666
2 жыл бұрын
Why?
@jeremyfry513
2 жыл бұрын
@@DoomJoy666 because I like that time period more than this time period
@dwightk.schrute3435
2 жыл бұрын
U must be white
@jeremyfry513
2 жыл бұрын
@@dwightk.schrute3435 I am white but that is not the reason to the way you are referring to, I'm not racist like some people I just like learning about that time period, I have had friends my whole life of different races. So not all white people are racist. I would defend anyone no matter what their skin color is, we are all brothers and sisters in the eyes of God.
Since my mother had just past away, my sister and I we're cleaning out the house and we have two sets of Confederate officer uniforms and battle gear from my mom's great great grandpa so be my great great grandpa. The uniform is a complete set from what the Chicago Historical Society has told us. They stated it one of the most rear they have seen in a very long time that is a complete set. We even have the saddle for the horse
Garry, excellent, informative presentation of the bedroll. Bravo.
Kris, thank you for preserving and educating others on this history. I met you 5 yrs ago and we chatted about the flag collection in the vault. Please make a vid on these. Everyone would love it. BTW, I'm a Wisconsin born Nevadan that loves this museum 👍
What amazing detailed coats, very cool pieces of Civil War uniforms.
My Great, Great, Grand Father.......Fought with the Pennsylvania Regiment (Union Army) on My Fathers Side.........My Mother was Born in cRichmond, Virginia, an southern to the Core.......I Reside in Florida...........An Love The South... Thank You... Very Cool Presentation.
Really interesting to see the actual uniforms and equipment other than in illustrations . Doing good work there. from UK
In the background of the first part of this film is a gentleman that is my dad, Reavis Floyd Chancellor, his grandfather was a civil war solder, William Floyd Chancellor. He died in 1923. Dad passed in 2007.
@dannymccoy1783
3 жыл бұрын
My condolences to ur dad
@rchance643
3 жыл бұрын
@icy purple Obviously the video was made before My dad passed away. I know my dad when I see him and also know that mom and dad did some travel in that area to see some friends that lived in New Orleans.
@troydonclarke7863
3 жыл бұрын
Are u saying this is over 14yrs old and was uploaded last year with this quality..... it goes to 1080p not many cameras for small documentaries had that capability
@rchance643
3 жыл бұрын
@@troydonclarke7863 I don't know when this was uploaded to youtube but most assuredly that is my dad in the background!
@alexadkins35
3 жыл бұрын
@@JustinBE He said his dad's grandfather.
Beautiful relics, really beautiful!!! Hope I get to the museum sometime.
It's important the preservation of history! Good Wishes!
Thank you for showing us this incredibly important history.
I love this museum and have visited it twice. Thanks for this from Canada.
Thanks Kris and Garry.
Awesome stuff! Thanks so much for sharing! Keep up the good work!
Awesome behind the scenes. History is definitely more than looking up stuff and putting the information next to it. It's documenting and interpretation and how you came up with those conclusions. Appreciate the hard work that goes into all of this.
Outstanding thanks for posting...funny how closely the backpack and bedroll looks like what we used in The Corps in the early 70's; our Full Field Marching pack consisted of a wool blanket and half of the canvas for two person tent affixed to the top of our packs.
@historyandhorseplaying7374
3 жыл бұрын
I was in in the 90s-2000s and it was still tent-halves
For Civil War buffs,.......the Civil War museum in Harrisburg, PA is a must see. Incredible displays.
The place is great. Love the petrified tree with the cannon ball and the Gen. Butler chamber pot. The even sell hardtack at the register. No wonder they dunked it in coffee.
Thanks for the video and the information! Would love to see more of these.
That is amazing relics. Thanks for sharing!
Visit the museum,support and keep the confederate history alive!
@DoomJoy666
2 жыл бұрын
Small yikes
I once found a doctors medical kit in an old abandoned farmhouse from this era,had the saws and some horrific looking instruments,it still haunts me,i left it where i found it!
@zachv1942
Жыл бұрын
Modern day surgery uses everyday power tools with minor alterations.
Wow! Real historical treasures! Appreciate the video.
How cool to hold a piece of history in your hands
American treasures. Thanks for a great video.
Ive been to this museum a dozen times. It is a remarkable building full of incredible pieces of American history. Please visit it, learn from it and appreciate what both sides sacrificed.
Very cool!! Thanks for this.
Very cool to the the above military relics. Love listening to videos like these. Very informative and well done. Thank you for sharing . Dave blackburn
Wool blankets, are something I'll never forget using in basic training. This is an amazing video!
Even in Australia, I find this stuff soo interesting, thank you so much.
Great job, guys. 👍🏻
Wow. Too cool. Thank you for sharing.
This Museum in New Orleans is one of the most authentic and amazing I have ever seen. If there DONT MISS IT!!
Wonderful presentation-thank you!
has any attempt been made to x-ray the blanket bed roll or the backpack for possible internal items? Very impressive!
Wow...amazing finds
very fascinating love watching these types of videos just amazing
Love the video. Thank you
Amazing all the CW items that normally a person cannot see
It's amazing that all these peices are in such good condition.
That guy is very articulate, well done.👏
Real treasures if you love American history ❤️
Amazing history
I’m from the uk. I find this civil war stuff really interesting & cool. Some great stuff there
These items, and the narrative is very interesting.
the guy in the background is a ghost from the civil war.....
@alanluscombe8a553
3 жыл бұрын
Close. His name is reavis chancellor his grandfather william floyd chancellor was a civil war soldier who passed in 1923. The man in the background died in 2007.
so glad y guys r helping perserve the souths past today we r seeing r history go up in smoke
@Rob774
2 жыл бұрын
Not at all. Like here, the "history" YOU are referring to belongs in a museum, not in the middle of the town's center.
@DoomJoy666
2 жыл бұрын
@@Rob774 perfectly said. This is HISTORY not something to be brought back or yearn to go back to
@Rob774
2 жыл бұрын
@@DoomJoy666 Exactly!
Been to this museum before, it’s a small museum but has a treasure trove of rare artifacts.
Artefacts in Great condition greetings from COSTARICA 🇨🇷👏
Really cool stuff thanks for sharing
Great vid! Listening with headphones, and at 5:15, I started to answer my phone. 😊
@12rwoody
4 жыл бұрын
DO DID I
Haunting physical connections to bridge the past to the present.
wow...truly national treasures
Very interesting! Thanks so much!
This museum is almost as good as the National WWII Museum But is very good. I would recommend for southern Boys and Gals Alike
That was fantastic.
Really neat items!
In Blanco, TX there is a carriage museum with saddles and bed rolls from the civil war. The carriages are authentic fixed up and rented out for movies and TV shows such as Jane Seymour The Medicine Woman. There are westerns made there as well.
Fantastique, a conserver précieusement
My 3x Great Grandfather served '' Pierre C. Lemoine'' CO.F 27 LA INF C.S.A
Wow..Incredable!
Fantastic.
Thank you!
LONG LIFE IN SOUTHERN MEMORY
I was in New Orleans 2008 and this place was closed for renovations. But l managed to see General Beauregard' s house which is kinda half house and half museum. Also saw Lee statue at Lee circle.
Very interesting. Thanks.
Cool video! Thank you.
I’m currently in possession of a black cast iron pot that was given to my great grandfather after he was discharged from the Confederate army. They were allowed to keep their rifles to hunt game on the way home. It took him 5 months to walk home from Chattanooga to Philadelphia, MS.
@AmericanBattlefieldTrust
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
Great Video
I have been to this museum many times, nearly every time I go to New Orleans to visit my sister. its a bit of a walk from from the World War II museum but worth is for civil war buffs,
Thank you.
Awesome !!!!!!
More,more please
Amazing....
What is the background on that confederate officer sack coat from the Washington Artillery?
Man when I was a kid in the late 90s I loved collecting this stuff. Wasn't cheap and I had to scrimp and save. I bought a leather wrapped wood knapsack from the Mexican American war that was used again the the Civil War. Most of the rig was there, cartridge pouch (civil war), cap pouch, but the buckle and bed roll straps were missing. The great great grandson kept the CS belt buckle that had at some point been attached by his relative. I got the set and a tintype picture of him in his uniform for 900 dollars. when I turned 16 I bought an 1817 Model Henry Derringer common rifle dated 1841 to complete it, still in original flint lock. I shoot it all the time. I'd never sell that set out of my military collection! And for what it's worth, there were left handed soldiers in the Civil war, they were trained right handed, but in combat shot left handed. In fact Nathan Bedford Forrest was and shot left handed, though some say he was ambidextrous, he always shot left handed until wounded in the right arm and had no choice to.
Wow!!
Believe it or not. I remember when I was a young kid in the late 50s I had a magazine where you could order these back packs and other relics such as belt buckles and so on. I don't know if it was leget. But it was fascinating to a 12 yr. old.
Cool items! 🌺
great video.
Very informative!
Incredible heroes equipment
0:02 that big reenactment battle, where can I find the full footage of this ?
Amazing
It seems that officially the branch colors would follow Red = artillery, yellow = cavalry, etc, etc. BUT there are many many uniforms that do not follow this. It also depends on which region or state the soldier was from. Some had black facings - e.g. North Carolina early war state issued sack coats had black should straps for infantry and yellow for cavalry etc. Interesting that the CS hardpack knapsack still had all four blanket straps. Wonder if it was used and for how long.
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this. I really wish a lot more people had access to this part of History. It's a shame that a lot of groups in this country want to erase the Confederate part of our American history. I'm not trying to get political, I'm just saying
@megamoze
5 жыл бұрын
No one wants to erase history. There's a difference between removing monuments to traitors from the public square and putting historical items in a museum. These are museum pieces and no one wants to shut any of this down. After WWII, Germans removed Nazi iconography from public display. Was that erasing history?
@jacknakash2677
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah l totally agree it's "ethnic cleansing" in America of all places
@keithrayeski3147
5 жыл бұрын
@@megamoze First and foremost, they were not 'traitors'! A more accurate description of federal soldiers would be 'mercenaries', but you'll hear that so rarely you'd remember it. To equate the Confederate soldiers as 'Nazis', and yes, you did, is ignorant and reprehensible! Finally, yes, that IS erasing history!
@henryosborne7052
4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Moser You’re just another little peckerhead armchair colonel
@Rob774
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithrayeski3147 And you sir are rewriting history. Stop trying to glorify folks who wanted to keep POC in bondage.
ВЕЧНАЯ ПАМЯТЬ И ВЕЧНАЯ СЛАВА ВЕЛИКИМ ВОИНАМ КОНФЕДЕРАЦИИ ОНИ НАСТОЯЩИЕ МУЖЧИНЫ СЛАВА ГЕНЕРАЛУ РОБЕРТУ ЛИ ДИКСИ ВЫ БЛАГОРОДНЫЕ И СПРАВЕДЛИВЫЕ ЛЮДИ