Texas and Texans in the Civil War

The American Civil War remains the most pivotal period in our nation’s history, and likely the most studied. In spite of that, no comprehensive film or video project has ever been done to document the large role that Texas and Texans played in that conflict and in the events both immediately before and after. This project will present five feature length documentaries to be released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The first, focusing on 1861, would come out in 2011, with four more years to follow. The subject matter will be much more than just the military history. We will also explore the demographics and politics of Texas prior to secession, the realities of slavery in the Lone Star State, life for those on the home front as the War raged on, blockade runners and the fortunes they produced that would alter Texas for decades, Texas camps for Union prisoners and the story of Juneteenth. The land and sea operations and battles which occurred in the Department of Texas will be thoroughly explored, as will the actions of Texas troops in the major campaigns back East. Adults and students alike have many sources to learn about the Civil War overall, but many of the important events in Texas and those performed by Texans have been largely neglected. We are seeking major funding for this project which will produce high-quality, high definition DVDs which will remedy that omission