The Civil War Files

Owen Lanier
The Civil War Files

Two amateur historians exploring and discussing the American Civil War. Come join Owen Lanier and Keith Harvey as they lay out the timeline, drama, and crucial battles of our only civil war.

Episodes

  1. 11/17/2021

    Secession Debated: Robert Toombs & Alexander Stephens

    Want to hear the concerns and motivations of prominent Southerners in the months leading to Fort Sumter? Come listen! Join Owen in listening to the secession speeches of Robert Toombs and Alexander Stephens.

    1h 4m

  2. 07/02/2021

    Sweet Home Malvern Hill

    Let the campaigning season begin! Owen and Keith are back with a recap of the Peninsula Campaign, Seven Days Battles, Malvern Hill, and a spirited debated on the generalship of George B. McClellan and Robert E. Lee.

    33 min

  3. 04/01/2021

    Fleet Footed Virginians

    Let's explore Virginia in the American Civil War! Join hosts Keith and Owen as they explore their state in our only civil war.

    52 min

  4. 03/02/2021

    Episode 3: Now Entering Secessia

    Join hosts Owen and Keith as they talk about the secession crisis, its major events, and everything leading up to the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

    46 min

  5. 02/22/2021 · BONUS

    The Second Siege of Yorktown With Historian J. Michael Moore

    Join historian, curator, and author J. Michael Moore and host Owen as they discuss the Second Siege of Yorktown during the American Civil War. What makes this episode even better? We are discussing the siege from the headquarters of General John B. Magruder!

    42 min

  6. 02/01/2021

    Episode 2: Dark Clouds Gather

    What caused the American Civil War? A tough question that hosts Keith and Owen talk through in this episode. The hosts discuss the partisan divisions, political violence, and regional attitudes that all developed around one dividing issue: the expansion of slavery.

    44 min
  7. Special Episode: The Life of Lieutenant Lalister White

    01/23/2021 · BONUS

    Special Episode: The Life of Lieutenant Lalister White

    Join host Owen as he details the life and service of his 3rd Great Uncle, Lalister White, a first lieutenant in the Army of Northern Virginia. In this episode, Owen pieces together a timeline using Lal's original letters and other soldiers' diaries from the same unit.

    34 min

  8. 01/17/2021

    Episode 1: Who We Are

    Join hosts Owen and Keith as they discuss their interest in the American Civil War, family history, and future plans for the Picket Post Podcast.

    44 min
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
10 Ratings

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Two amateur historians exploring and discussing the American Civil War. Come join Owen Lanier and Keith Harvey as they lay out the timeline, drama, and crucial battles of our only civil war.

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