Two historical exhibits now open in Louisville, Kentucky explore the state's unique position as a Civil War border state.
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The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is now in full swing across the country and two exhibits in Louisville explore Kentucky’s unique position as a Civil War border state.
Rick Howlett reports.
At the Filson Historical Society, Curator of Special Collections Jim Holmberg takes a visitor through the exhibit, "United We Stand – Divided We Fall.”
It contains letters, photographs, weapons, clothing and other artifacts from the Filson’s extensive Civil War collection.
Kentucky began the war as officially neutral. It eventually became a Union state, but family loyalities and opinions on issues such as slavery could be deeply divided, resulting in the storied "brother vs. brother" scenarios.
Holmberg says one of the more high profile divisions occurred within the family of Kentucky Governor John Crittenden.
"His sons actually split. One was a general...
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