Last Battle: Palmito Ranch, 1865
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- The surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia and the loss of the Confederate capital at Richmond shortly before marked the end of any real hope that the remaining confederate forces had of winning the war, but multiple confederate forces remained in the field, isolated but not defeated. It took almost another month for President Davis to declare the Confederacy dissolved, and Davis himself was captured on May 10th. But several days after that another battle was fought between Federal and Confederate forces,
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As a reenactor, I've long known that Lee's surrender at Appomattox wasn't the last day of the war, but I wasn't well aware of the specifics of what happened afterwards.
I'm South African and I must thank you for teaching me so much about American history.
The Palmito Ranch Battlefield actually faced some very contemporary relevance over the last few years as SpaceX worked to obtain an FAA license for its Starship production, testing and launch facilities at Boca Chica. This string of facilities ranges from 6 miles to just 1.5 miles away from the battlefield site, requiring the FAA to determine whether these activities could adversely impact the integrity of the battlefield. (They determined, in the end, that it would not.)
Thank you, THG for once again telling me an important piece of history that I shall not forget.
This hits close to home. My wife teaches at Lincoln University and I believe too many people have forgotten what the founders went through to set up the school. Love your Channel
Good Friday morning History Guy and everyone watching. Have a good weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks back Saturday night before going to bed.
Another superb episode from the history guy. The education you can get from him is in my opinion better than you can get in school.
Another wonderful lesson from the end of the American Civil War by THG. We live in the gold rush wild west country at high altitude.(Freeland CO) We have heard stories from old timers, of miners out here gathering together to support their side during the war.Some traveled east and some just kept to their own in the mining camps. Thank you for sharing and keeping history alive!
As a Civil War "buff" I appreciate the retelling of this "last battle of the ACW". Thank you, THG.
My alma mater, Lincoln University of Missouri. The oldest land grant institution west of the Mississippi. Still one of the least costly, fully accredited, universities in the US. Thanks for the recognition!
The quick tie change at the end was great! And the story was good, too. We learned TX history in school, but did not cover this story.
I knew the war essentially ended in Texas, but I didn't know any of the details. Thanks for the info THG. I have been to Appomattox Court House, where for all intents and purposes the war's outcome was determined with Lee's surrender to Grant, and I highly suggest visiting if your travels bring you nearby.
I was born and raised in South Texas, knew about the last Confederate battle and victory after Lee surrendered at Appomattox. I can honestly say I never visited the battlefield or even knew where it really was so the neglect for history in my youth was quite prevalent. Only now in the twilight of my years do I realize the importance of some things I should have seen when I was younger and learn the lessons of history before it was too late.
I like to learn about these lesser battles. Oftentimes historians have the tendency to focus on the larger battles like Gettysburg or Antietam or Shiloh.
Another superbly done presentation. Barrett's men had been suffering from scurvy and the raid onto the mainland was aimed at capturing cattle. There are more than the usual layers of spin swirling around this battle.
Hollywood taught me that Josey Wales was the last Confederate and it was the charge of the Kansas Red Legs was the final battle.
And Palmito Ranch, the last battle, was a Confederate victory. Also I'm glad you mentioned the CSS Shenandoah fired the last shot which, btw, was a blank! While on its way to attack San Francisco, on Aug 3, 1865 the Shenandoah learned from a British ship that the war was over. The crew dismounted her guns, lowered her flag, and sailed to Liverpool, England arriving on Nov 6, 1865. When the British pilot demanded a flag be raised, the Confederate Naval Ensign was raised and she sailed into Liverpool, anchored and lowered The Stainless Banner for the last time, surrendering to the Royal Navy.
I have to thank Jeff Pilcheck from Midlothian Middle (now Frank Seale middle) School. His 7th grade Texas history lessons included this.
thanks
Excellent. Good night