New York City and The Civil War

Garry Adelman and Kris White head up to the Big Apple to discover some of the sites associated with America's defining conflict. Locations include Union Square, Mathew Brady's Photography Studio, Winfield Scott's House, the site of the New York Draft Riots and Ulysses S. Grant's Tomb.

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[Shawnroberts]

This is a great video. New York is not the first place I think of when I think of Civil War history. Such great stories. Thank you!

[Odin]

One of my college professors said that only real life could have created Dan Sickles because if he was a character in a book he'd have been too unbelievable.

[johnkeenan]

NYC is my home town. Down the block from Cooper Union is McSorley’s Ale house, the second oldest saloon in NYC. It has not changed much since 1860. You should have stopped in. Inside you can imagine men coming from Lincoln’s speech to discuss it over an ale. McSorley’s did not allow women in until 1970 and then under court order. Great historical building and watering hole.

[swoodhuse]

Gary... another great video...one of your best..great job

[CollectingCardboard]

My G-G-Grandfather was one of the last, (3) surviving Civil War Veterans in the state of NJ (enlisted in the 95th NY) in 1941 when he ultimately passed away at the age of 93. He had _NEVER_ spent a day in a traditional hospital (like many of the time; was born @ home) until the age of 91, when he fell and injured his hip! I had his original enlistment/discharge papers from 1861/4, and many photos & articles documenting his life, including his actual/formal....invitation from The United States Government, ...to attend the 75th Anniversary Ceremonies of the Battle of Gettysburg. He couldn't attend because he was convalescing from his broken hip. He entered the army at the age of 13 (he lied about his age), ...as he _FORGED_ his mother's signature!! He entered as a guidon/drummer boy and was held prisoner at Andersonville Prison, where...as some of you may know, ...only an estimated 1:3 Union prisoners ever made it out, alive!! At any rate, ...proud, honored, & humbled that I, too....served our *GREAT NATION* !! (As did every subsequent generation of my family, save....for my grandfather who was of the WWII generation with 2 young children).

[scottberge]

There’s a lot more too. From recruitment locations to Robert Gould Shaw’s families home on Staten Island, NYS and NYC is actually packed full of civil war history, even though there was no battle fought here.

[cyndiebill]

The only thing Civil War I knew about in NYC was Grant’s Tomb and the Riots. Mathew Brady’s Studio wasn’t even a thought and he’s my favorite photographer🤷‍♀️😅.This was fun because you never think Civil War and NYC together. Thank you for the fun and educational video.👍

[saxMD]

This is so cool! I love seeing the map first.

[johnresto]

This was great. Glad that you came up North.

[blukeblue]

Very interesting! I was surprised by this video; no battlefield! However is was great as usual.!

[hoytoy]

Great video!!! Hope you do what you can for revolutionary war sites while you are there, to include Brooklyn and stony point and West Point.

[richfamilyoutdoors]

You guys missed one important location on 7th street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues…. McSorleys Old Ale House. I know it’s not documented, but it is said that after Lincoln’s speech at Cooper Union, he walked over to McSorleys and continued the dialogue!

[philliplyn]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[zyzor]

This is an amazing video!!!


Could you please at some point do a video journal of the American revolution battle sights around New York?

I’m a huge rev. War buff

[richardglady]

Thank you for going to new places as you explore the Civil Wat.

[mrcarlo]

Thank you I am from New York City and enjoyed your presentation.Excellent!

[ehayes]

This was extremely interesting & such a nice surprise, to be able to "tour" these historic sites in New York City with such knowledgeable & entertaining hosts; while these sites are certainly important historically, u guys made it fascinating with both ur knowledge & enthusiasm; thanks to all of u for doing this, for making the tour not just informative but lotsa' fun too!😃🇺🇸

[bills]

Super video gentlemen! Another bucket list box I need to check off soon. (I can’t wait to stump folks about who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb. 🤣)

[opathend]

Thank you for an amazing story. I have never (and I consider myself as reasonably educated about the War Between the States) considered the back story you have presented. Good job!

[jeffgriffith]

LOVED the video guys!!! Would love to see another video of the incredible statues of Farragut, Seward and Sherman (my favorite)....and the 7th Regiment in Central Park!!