The Cities of War: Boston (with Kevin Levin)
Update: 2025-07-15
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The 54th Massachusetts Infantry--mustered in Boston but recruited from across the North--has become one of the most famous units of the Civil War. It's commander, Col. Robert Shaw, had roots in both Boston and New York City. Historian and Shaw biographer Kevin Levin shares the origin story of the unit and its leader--part of our look at "The Cities of War" in advance of our 11th Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge.This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.
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