Project Past

09/18/2026

New video available now on Battery B, 4th U.S. Artillery at Antietam with James from Project Past and the Distant Drums Podcast!

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Watch here: Battery B at The Bloody Cornfield
https://youtu.be/Og4-HTg8tlA

09/17/2026

Sebastian Mayer, Company C, Ist Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, used this drum during the Battle of Antietam. Drummers in the US Army were typically five or more years younger than the average soldier. In many battles, drummers were among the youngest casualties.

Located at the Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center

09/15/2026

During the battle of Antietam, this 6lb solid shot was found after it was fired into the Dunker Church during the battle. The projectile burrowed into blackened wood fragments, which attached themselves to the ball during the powerful impact.

09/13/2026

We continue our trek through the Battle of Second Manassas (Bull Run). In this episode we focus on the fighting on Chinn Ridge.

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09/05/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 New episode 🚨

We dive into the battle of Kennesaw Mountain with special guest Ben Cwayna! Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, on YouTube via Project Past and on Stream HistoryFix add free!

08/30/2026

Let’s walk in the footsteps of the 5th New York as they fight for survival at Second Manassas (Bull Run).

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08/30/2026

Sunrise at Antietam

08/29/2026

Do you hear it? The Distant Drums? Huge thanks to James from Project Past and The Distant Drums Podcast for joining me for filming an episode of Battlefield Banter on Little Round Top this morning! More special guests coming!