Congrats to all of our award winners from this year's conference! Let's hear from Cooper Wingert, whose dissertation "Union Provost Marshals and the Process of Wartime Emancipation during the Civil War" won the Anne J. Bailey Dissertation Prize. Congrats, Dr. Wingert! 🎉

In today's Muster, we congratulate Amy Murrell Taylor for winning the @richardscenter.bsky.social Prize for the best article published in the @jcwe.bsky.social . Congratulations Dr. Taylor! www.journalofthecivilwarera.org/2026/06/anno...

Announcing the Winner of the 2025 George and Ann Richards Prize - The Journal of the Civil War Era

Amy Murrell Taylor has won the $1,000 George and Ann Richards Prize for the best article published in The Journal of the Civil War Era in 2025. The article, “More Than a ‘Pile of Rude Boards’: Space, ...

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Congrats to all of our award winners from this year's conference! Let's hear from Jordan Virtue, whose paper, "The Lyre of War": Black Civil War Memory in Paul Lawrence Dunbar, won our Outstanding Paper by a Graduate Student Award! Congrats, Jordan! 🎉🎉 Stay tuned for more award winner spotlights!

That’s a wrap on #SCWH26! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Fordham Press table, including author Hilary Green, PhD 📚 Missed us? You can still grab 25% off + free domestic shipping on our virtual exhibit through June 30th! 🛒 Shop here: https://ow.ly/rJnn50Zg0Uf 🔑 Code: SCWH2026

Here are some pictures of my recent conference presentation at the Society of Civil War Historians in Richmond, Virginia. #scwh26

It was great to be back on Virginia battlefields last week when I was in Richmond for #scwh26!

Michael Woods described Alexander Stephens as a "cadaverous Georgian" everyone say thank you, Michael #scwh26

I had a wonderful time presenting at the Society of Civil War Historians' conference in Richmond! Thanks @scwhistorians.bsky.social for a great couple of days!

I had a great time in Richmond presenting at my first @scwhistorians.bsky.social conference! It was great to connect with old and new friends and get valuable feedback on my current research. Sad to be missing the amazing panels today but for good reason: opening our new exhibit at Woodlawn today!

Stop by our table at #SCWH26 to browse our latest Civil War history titles! 📚 Can't make it to the table in person? Shop our virtual exhibit online to get 25% off + free U.S. shipping! 🛒 https://ow.ly/mo1w50ZeqHP 🔑 Code: SCWH2026

this was a good one!!

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Looking forward to #SCWH26 in Richmond this weekend! On Fri. June 19, save space for "Citizenship, Sovereignty, and the Civil War in Indian Country" 10:15 - 11:45 AM, featuring @marshall-trilogy.bsky.social, @jimmyskuya.bsky.social, and Michelle Cassidy. Chaired by @theotherdrstern.bsky.social

First day of panels here at the #SCWH26! Whose are you attending?

New merch drop, just in time for the conference #SCWH26! Check out or long and short sleeved logo tees! You can shop the SCWH store here: www.bonfire.com/.../society-...

📚 Attending the Society of Civil War Historians conference? Expand your history bookshelf! Enjoy 25% off all exhibit titles + free domestic shipping. 🛒 Shop the virtual exhibit here: https://ow.ly/qroi50ZefbQ 🔑 Use promo code: SCWH2026 #SCWH26 #CivilWarHistory #HistoryBooks

I'm on Saturday at 10:15, talking secession (shocker). Very fun to think about how I was citing Michael when I was back in grad school

Caroline Wood Newhall is chairing a panel that's also at 10:15-11:15 on Friday!

Shae Smith Cox's panel is Friday from 10:15-11:45!

Final packing for #SCWH26! Have a book project? Questions about publishing? Come find me at the @ksupress.bsky.social booth. Let’s chat!

The Society of Civil War Historians biennial conference is this week! #SCWH26 Have a book project you'd like to pitch, or research you'd like to discuss with an editor? DM us to set up a meeting, or stop by the UVA Press table in the book room!

Are you presenting at the SCWH later this week in Richmond? Want to promote your book or an event? Tag us or use the hashtag #SCWH26 and we will give you a boost! Can't wait to see y'all there!

FOUR MORE DAYS until our conference in Richmond! We would like to highlight a special panel that is happening off-site at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 3:30 pm on June 19th. We hope to see you there, and at our other excellent panels! #SCWH26

Hey 🗃️! Do you have a favorite Civil War quote? Would you like to win a free t-shirt? Join the SCWH t-shirt contest by submitting here: forms.office.com/r/jm6G49BL03 by June 20! The winner will be voted on by SCWH members

The SCWH Graduate Student Connection Committee and Early Career Committee are looking for new members!

Managing director Lindsey Peterson & co. model our SCWH swag! Tag us with pics of your shirts, hats, totes, and more & we'll share to our page! Buy more at: www.bonfire.com/store/societ...

ATTENTION SCWH MEMBERS: it's time to vote for your president-elect and executive council! You can vote here (must be logged in to your account): nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=http%3A%... Voting ends 11:59 CST on May 1

For our 40th Anniversary Campaign, we are highlighting the excellent work, awards, and initiatives that the SCWH makes possible! Donate here: scwh.memberclicks.net/donate-to-th... Here's Rachael Nicholas, 2024 Outstanding Paper by a Graduate Student Prize winner (2026 noms due May 1!) 🗃️

ICYMI, the SCWH now has merch! www.bonfire.com/store/societ...

Big news: the SCWH has a Youtube channel! You can now watch two excellent interviews conducted by @oaverettephillips.bsky.social and the SCWH Graduate Student Connection Committee. www.youtube.com/@SOCWHistori...

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Established in 1985, the SCWH seeks to promote the study of the Civil War era and to bring greater coherence to the field by encouraging the integration of social, military, political, and other forms...

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A reminder that applications for our Anne J. Bailey dissertation prize are due in two weeks, on April 15th! More information on our website: scwh.memberclicks.net/anne-j-baile...

Huge news! The SCWH has a merch store! Check it out! www.bonfire.com/store/societ...