From “Yankee Doodle” to iPod playlists, here’s what American troops read and listened to in every war — and how culture became morale equipment.
A local historical group will be hosting a presentation about popular music during the American Civil War, including President Abraham Lincoln’s favorite music.
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The star-studded soundtrack to “The Gray House,” the Civil War-era drama series that debuts Thursday on Amazon Prime Video, features four songs co-written by a pair of Arkansas musicians.