The Civil War, Day by Day

Covered With Glory (detail)


“Strike Up a Lively Air”

Both sides fielded military bands, “Home, Sweet Home,” “Annie Laurie” and “Lorena” were soldier favorites. Two famous Confederate bands, the 26th North Carolina Band and the 11th North Carolina Band, accompanied Lee’s army to Gettysburg.



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