Confederate Raiders of the Civil War | History Traveler 106
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- We've talked quite a bit about Andrew's Raiders on this channel, but they were the only raiders of the Civil War. In this episode, we're at Fort Preble in Portland, Maine which was built in 1808 and witnessed an attempted raid by Confederates in 1863. Very interesting place!!!
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Growing up wasn't much on history but now I love it. History is about where we started how we got where we are at and to not make the same mistakes we did in the past but to be better.
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America's demise pretty much started with Abraham Lincoln he was the biggest Tyrant in US History
The stonework looks megalithic!
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The amount of ignorance and lack of knowledge about history is absolutely amazing in our country at this time. Thank you for doing what you do and sharing with all of us.
I love both sides of Civil War History,
A friend of my family told the story of his mother. She was a little girl living on a farm in Florida just her mom and siblings. She said the Union Army came through, stole all of their food supplies, live stock and dumped the flour on the ground. This happened to many homes of the elderly, and the mothers and her children in the South. I'm sure this also happened in the North as well.
We hear a lot about Andersonville, check out the Union POW Camps in Rock Island, Illinois and one near Chicago. Both were just as notorious as Andersonville. My 2 times greatu uncle was a POW at the Rock Island Camp.
On my Grandmother's side of the family, my 2 times Great Grandfathers, both from Tennessee, One fought for the Union Army and the other one, the Confederate Army. I'm proud of both of them, they fought for what they believed. I'm thankful we are one nation. I respect both Flags. I would never fly the Confederate Flag above the American Flag. I despise these hate groups using the Confederate Flag to represent them.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Have a blessed day, stay safe and healthy. 🥰👍👌🙏🦅🔔🗽🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing that. Merry Christmas to you as well.
@Username My Great Grandparents are these two men's children. Can you imagine the conversations over their dinner tables. 😊
Another good video. I was definitely not aware of the Confederate raid, and it reminded me of the Great Locomotive Chase when you described it. Naval history in the Civil War is so understudied compared to the land war. I am guilty of that as well, although I have been to a few naval-focused museums. If you are ever around Newport News, VA, I highly recommend that museum.
Thanks! Definitely want to check that one out.
I grew up in casco bay and I'm a sucker for exploring these forts,been to almost everyone on most of the islands back in 70's and 80's. Some know been buried or torn down but there are still some amazing granite forts still in excellent condition,the best fort is fort gorgeous which is a Pentagon shape with 2 hugh cannons laying on the ground. Maybe one day you'll come back and go to it there's a landing still. Great vid enjoyed the history, some I've never heard before. Thx.. cA
Definitely plan on going back to explore Ft Gorges at some point. Loved that area.
@@TheHistoryUnderground ,well plus great diamond island and cushion islands have forts if you are able,you have a really good channel and hope you hit your mark for subs,I share with friends I hope it helps,thx.. cA
I never knew the confederates made it that far north by sea! Again I learned something. I want to say thank you for making these videos. Not only because you share a love of history like so many of us. But speaking for myself I want to add how much I look forward to these little mini vacations. Places I may never get to visit. And during this pandemic and working in health care this gives me a reason to sit with a cup of tea, and take a moment to bypass all the worries and stress of these times. You are not only sharing history young man, but you are offering a great service to your fellow man at this time. At least that is how I feel. Thank you. Continue on. Be safe. And blessings to you and your family.
Hey Dawn. Thank you. That really does mean a lot. Good to hear that the content is serving multiple purposes during this time.
For me, the materials and construction of Fort Preble were obviously geared towards something built to last. The many things I have learned watching your channel are dear to me. Wish this technology was around 100 years ago. I would have been a better student for sure. Thank you again for all you do sir.
It’s pretty impressive how well things were built in that era. Glad that you are enjoying the channel 🙂
The fort looks so clean after 200 years! Really cool that you showed us this place! 😎👍
Right? Definitely built to last.
Great video and I had no idea there was action that far north. I live in PA, near the "high water mark" for Confederate troop advancement.
Yeah, I was pretty surprised about that myself. Thanks!
Fort Preble is in my hometown. I really appreciate these trips down memory lane! Thank you!
Thanks!
Lol, so you're from South Portland?
I wish there were more people living in the Portland Area that showed half of the interest & enthusiasm over their Military History. Thanks.
Feel free to share some of these videos out. Maybe we can get a few more interested up there :)
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Wow awesome video you find the greatest place to go places I never heard of or knew about thank you so much for that. Your videos are amazing and give sucks great information love them. Thank you so much take care and have a very Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks! I’ve been learning a lot while making them. Merry Christmas to you too!
Thank you for the information 😁
My pleasure!
If you ever get to Washington State, check out Fort Casey State Park - about 45 minutes N of Seattle on Whidby Island.
Also, Fort Warden State Park in Port Townsend, WA. Before C19, we'd sail on my friend's Yacht for the Port Townsend Jazz Festival.
It's a very long (3 hours?) to drive, or you can hop on a WSDOT Ferry, but must check out the Ferry schedules AND MAKE RESERVATIONS, preferably a few months out.
I'm over 60, and have lived here since I was 6 weeks old.
Best weather in Seattle? The last week of July - end of August.
If you're ever in town, look me up. I will give you a personally guided tour of the so many amazing things.
In one of the shots looking out a sea, I see the lighthouse peeking up over the wall. It's as if it's has seen everything, but refuses to give up it's secrets, it just watches. Some great history, and they have kept such good care of the Fort, and it's grounds. Have a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.
Hard to say what all those lighthouses have seen. Thanks!
JD, if you haven't already covered Morgan's Raiders from the Civil War, their story might be of interest to you.
John Hunt Morgan led a 3,000 man cavalry raid out of Kentucky into Indiana, then Ohio. The goal was to cause some distractions to relieve pressure on Confederate armies in Tennessee. Well, it worked, but in a suicidal sort of way. Several thousand Union pursuers conducted a running battle with Morgan's men that went for several hundred miles. Morgan kept looking for escape routes across the Ohio River but all were blocked. He ended up in northeastern Ohio where he and the remnant of his forces were conclusively defeated in the Battle of Salineville. It was the northernmost land battle of the war. Salineville is pretty close to where I live, and went to college.
Very interesting! I had no idea of this fort. Thank you for teaching me young man. You do a wonderful job with your channel, an old man appreciates you taking me along on your adventures of discovery! Carry on.
Ditto!
Thanks! I really do appreciate that. Glad to share the experiences.
Awesome place, service in four war's, I don't think I have ever heard of one Fort or any military place used in more than three, until now. 👌👌👌
Yeah,, I found that pretty impressive as well.
It is great to see the forts around Portland Maine, some on private lands. One of the guns from the USS Maine sunk in Havana harbor stands proud overlooking another fort.
The first historical fort my mom and dad took me to was old fort Niagara. I cant remember if you have been there....but i loved it
Got that on The Big List 🙂
Interesting History and beautiful scenic area. Fascinating that the location was utilized for so long through so many events. Location most likely had a good deal to do with that. Enjoyed. Be safe and take care.
Agreed. Thanks!
Deepest port on the East coast for a long time, and saw a ton of shipping. That made it a strategic target.
As always thank you for your hard work and passion for sharing history.
Thanks for watching!
Fancinateing, I also love looking at forts. Thanks 😊
Glad that you enjoyed it. I’m definitely going to try and hit more in the future.
The amount of time and skill too build a structure like that. As always another great episode.
Thanks! Pretty amazing structure.
as Gary said, "tourist with extra knowledge". i subscribed.
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There is history everywhere, you just have to look for it. The stories those walls could talk with us about.
Agreed!
@3:00 What is the music that starts playing here? I love the bass tone. Another cool video on the water. I'm disappointed to see more signs of graffiti here too. I'm a huge Civil War nerd myself. I love the stories here. At the end there you walking out to that lighthouse really shows the size of that breakwater or whatever its called. It made me respect whoever built that. I'm sure it was no easy feat getting those giant stones in place. Thanks for sharing.
I love these they have so much info with them thank you
Thanks! Glad that you are enjoying them.
@@TheHistoryUnderground can you do the battle of midway please?
@@skilletisawesomerandall7134 - Oh man. I would love that.
Definitely headed up there next time I visit my parents in NH. Great video as always...
Thanks! It really is worth it. I enjoyed myself.
I also love old forts, they have a special way of taking me back in time. I was practically dancing when I got to go to Fort Sumter a couple of years ago.
This is my favorite video of yours. I just love the music you used and your descriptions are so great. I am not sure why I love Civil War history so much, but I love it. Thanks for all your hard work. I wish there were more hour to 3 hour long Civil War from start to finish detailed accounts. Thanks and be safe
How awesome that was. I’m so thankful that I found your channel through Robert ( Side Step Adventures) as I’ve learned so much from your channel about history. I never new any of this n grateful to you , now I do. You have a nice n soothing voice that you make these videos so rewarding. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍. Oh, by the way, that’s a long walk to the light house. 😊
Your history lesson is making me remember history I learned while traveling as well now lol. I had to go back to catch the name of the other fort you mentioned in your video, Fort Scammel. At first I thought you said Fort Scammon. That is the name of an old earthworks fort that overlooked the city of Charleston, VA (now WV). Not too much left to it now, just earthworks in the middle of a bunch of houses, but still a strategic site during the Civil War in that area. Thought it was kind of humorous so thought I would share.
That is so cool that it was used in that many wars that many years that many generations of solder's. Merry Christmas buddy thanks again for all you do.
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too.
Hey Guys. My wife is from Maine. She suggested that you could do Fort Foster, and Fort McClary in Kittery Point. Should be fun. Have a Very Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your hard work . I found your channel earlier this year and have thoroughly enjoyed your content ever since.
From here in the UK I wish you and your subscribers, wherever they may be, a peaceful, safe, happy and above all a healthy Christmas and 2021. Onwards and upwards - there is light at the end of the tunnel - history has shown that to be true 👍
Well i love them old forts to! Great one
Good stuff man! Show it, tie it to history. Such great content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful stone work. Interesting story.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you, again!🥰🥰🥰
First , Thank You for sharing, fascinating location. Definitely moves onto my bucket list of places to visit. 👍 Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄🚒Jesse
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too.
Great video History told was really good thankyou for sharing it
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I'm surprised that you didn't talk about the liberty ships that were made in portland, also about Falmouth Maine where the British navy set fire to the town back in the rev war
Saving that for another trip 🙂
Well give me a shout when you get back up here and I'll show you where the British landed!
Excellent Video
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Merry Christmas!
Thanks. You too 🙂
Another great episode, hope to get back to Portland in a few years.
Thanks! Great place. I can’t wait to get back as well.
It's so beautiful up there and would love to see it in person someday !
I'm always amazed how you can put much information into a video of about 9 minutes ! Thank you for sharing this with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Please have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Doing well here in Kansas .
Thanks! You have a Merry Christmas as well.
I just found your channel today. This is only the 2nd video I have watched but I am so fascinated with your channel. I have subscribed and will be sure to watch your videos as often as I can. Thanks for the good job you are doing. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and well.
Excellent.........Thanks......
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Very nice place to visit, with a lot of history attached to it :) great
I never thought the Confederates got that far up Maine cool video.
Pretty cool story. That was a new one on me too.
Wonderful video and a great story!
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I shared this link on my Facebook page, a friend of mine watched it and messaged me and said it is very good and he was not aware of any civil war activity that far north. Learn something new every day
@@Headstoneman - Thanks! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing it out.
Well done very interesting thank you stay safe
Thanks, you too!
Have you ever thought about going to Rome, NY? I’m from there, they have Erie Canal, was started there. Fort Stanwix, we rebuilt it in 76 for BiCentennial and it was the first Fort that had our flag flown under battle....
So much history in the area! My dad was stationed at Griffiss AFB flying B52s and KC135 tankers in the 70s. 90s had the 2d Woodstock, didn’t go well fires and not respected by concert goers at all....not like original in the 60s where it was about Love, Peace and cannabis! Lol
JD it has been a great year watching your channel grow and I look forward to continuing to do so in the future. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 to you and yours at home and all the followers of this channel. P.S I will spare a thought over Christmas for the Battered B****rds of Bastogne huddled in those trenches in Bois Jaques.
We have 2 coastal guns (or navy??) from the civil war in our cemetery here. I believe they're 5 inch. They're pretty good sized. Wish I knew their history. What coastal or naval guns are doing in little old Iowa is a mystery. But they've been here as long as I can remember. Hmm, I should contact the county Historical Society.
Interesting!
You gotta check out the British fort on Bermuda. Coolest museum I've ever been to. You have free roam over the whole place.
I'll have to check that out. Thanks!
Had no idea the confederates made it that far up the US coast very interesting thanks
I didn’t know either. Pretty cool story.
Lovely weather
Yes it was
I wish u a merry x-mas n a happy new year
you should at some time make your way to Washington State. Quite a few forts on the coast. Ft. Worden at Pt. Townsend is a very good one to walk around. You would love it.
Awesome.....thanks.....gotta visit Maine I guess, huh? Ok.....after we sort out Currahee......Andrew
Ha! Exactly.
Love this state
That is a awsome place. Have you considered doing in depth about the trail of tears I'd would love that because I have native American blood in me cheakee and black foot Indian. My great grandmother was full blooded cheakee.
Definitely plan on doing something on that in the future.
Also AKA, Hold my beer!😂
You haven't shown any graffiti on the forts in Maine, so it appears they still take good care of them. Or the people of main have done well on teaching their children respect, so when they become young adults they're not being a nuisance to people or property!
I think that a big factor is the level of supervision and protection of those sites. The defacement has not been allowed to take root and become part of the culture.
Mainers are usually respectful of people and property.
As a maintenance man I deal with graffiti a lot. We have had a surge of graffiti in downtown Portland for awhile now, but we also have had a surge of people from other places that apparently have lower standards or don't teach thier children that defacing someone else's property is wrong. That being said I haven't seen any on any of the many monuments or historic sites we have here.
If you like fortifications and war history then take a trip to San Juan PR ad check out Fort San Cristobal and Fort San Felipe del Morro. It’s an amazing place and history of a US territory.
these kind of places do not get enough public exposure. no way of knowing their existence. i’ve been to Portland twice and missed out on this because i didn’t know about it.
Ah this is really awesome history which reminds me.....theres a fort here called Fort Ontario....it was built for the French and Indian war and has been rebuilt three times....saw action for the Rev war and been active from the French and Indian war all the way up until World War 2 for Jewish refugees
Great episode from a state rarely discussed in history or popular culture. On another note, have you visited or considered visiting and filming the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes, Indiana? It looks quite comparable to Dragonman's Colorado Springs Military Museum. Merry Christmas!
I love fortifications 💚💚💚💚
We have came a long way from cannons pointed out to sea two missiles from the center of the country pointed out two continents
Very much so.
i live where Morgans Raiders came through in southern OH
JD.. as many of videos I've watched on your channel. I've not seen anything about Fort Sumter in Charleston. Unless I have missed something. Thanks
Never turn down a chance to visit a fort.
The best fort in Maine is Fort Knox, in Prospect. It was built for a war which was never fought: the Aroostoock War. No gold there, however!
I'm from Portland! Love your videos so I'm excited to see this one. But I'm 30 seconds in and... You are pronouncing the name incorrectly, it's pronounced like the word treble. There is also a street in Portland with the same name I drove up it today, lol. Also you are actually in South Portland. That being said I'm a little jealous. Here I am a history buff and live in such a historic place, and someone from away actually has the time and resources to explore it all. Thanks for what you do, and I wish you and yours happy holidays and a great new year.
Wonder how much the sea has come in since it was built. Any pictures that show where the coastline was when it was first built?
Not sure. I couldn’t find any good pictures of the fort from the early days.
Have you ever visited fort Mackinac or the Fordham Mackinac island
Not yet. Definitely hope to at some point.
If and wen you get up here thar is also germfast in the up . That had a German POW camp during world war II and a CCC camp . About an hour and a half west of the forts
Ft Mackinac is fantastic, as is mackinaw Island.
Very nice. I know you said your GF was stationed in the Alutians. My Dad was as well at Adak in the army. I can find no information as to his unit. They tell me army records were destroyed in a fire, housed in St. Louis. Any idea for me?
Man, that fire has led to more disappointments than I can count. If you haven’t checked, there is a chance that his survived though. I pulled several that were just fine and some that were charred around the edges. I’d check that first.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Thank you
Do you use a drone for those overhead pictures?
In October of 1864 there was a Confederate raid on St. Albans Vermont. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Albans_Raid
You are right! Rioters ruin everything. Rioting seems to be not something new. Or fairly new.
Ha! I was wondering if anybody would pick up on that comment.
Were Union prisoner of war camps worse or were Confederate camps worse?
They were both pretty bad. A similar number and percentage died in each, but there were slightly more Union POWs who died in the camps than Confederates.
@@TheHistoryUnderground thank you that's what I thought but everything I have learned and have seen in video's is had bad the Confederate camps were not sure why
My great grandfather died in the union prisoner of war camp for confederates in columbus ohio we found his head stone I think they were equally horrible
Why are there idiots that feel they need to thumb cool videos down!? I just cant get my head around those types. Just simply leave if you dont find it interesting jessh!
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Prebble is pronounced like Pebble with an R.
My great grandaddy Capt of Confederate Rangers of Confederate Arms in public records and family records never had slaves the writing of my great grandaddy my Flags people monuments history nation's or rights never fall to the liberty of smartful working fourth ungodly law after the surrender if needed to protect Confederate people and family's we will pick up Arms against ungodly law a killer of my people this Flag 🇺🇸 can't trust thanks everyone some of my writing's of my great grandaddy Capt of Confederate Rangers of Confederate Arms history
Darned rioters.
It's not pronounced Preeble. Preble with a soft E.
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