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“There was not a dry eye on the Square” when volunteer troops were hailed and left Quincy on April 21, 1861, for Cairo and Camp Defiance located at the tip

The American Civil War Mod: Revived is a single player mod for Mount and Blade: Warband that is built upon an old civil war mod that ceased development, that was called, "A House Divided". Thanks to the help from the amazing community here, I have been...

The American Civil War Mod: Revived Version 2.5 is ready for release! This update brings a lot of new content, many bug fixes, revisions, updates, and so much more. You can read the article below to see a preview of some of the biggest new additions...

Nance Legins-Costley’s final resting place is marked with no honor. Decades ago, her graveyard in Peoria, Illinois, was paved over with asphalt.

PEORIA, Ill. – The name of Nance Legins-Costley could resonate amid the likes of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and other abolitionist figures. But her story is hardly known. Not in Illinois, where – despite anti-slavery laws – she was born into bondage. Not in the city of Pekin, where – despite anti-Black attitudes – she became a beloved community figure. And certainly not in Peoria, where – despite her impressive life – she is buried in ignominy.  Perhaps her story is more subtle than those of high-profile abolitionist leaders, yet her fortitude was astounding. Barely a t...