PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC

SOMERSET, KY

Rebel: 'We were doing pretty good fighting till old man Thomas rose up in his stirrups…' This is a Confederate re-enactor at the Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center, Kentucky. The Civil War learning activity was brought inside because of poor winter weather conditions outside.

<b>Background</b>: Mill Springs was the United States' first major battle victory of the Civil War. It was led by Union Brigadier General <a href="https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/george-thomas" rel="noreferrer nofollow">George Henry Thomas</a>. Besides Indianans, Ohioans, Minnesotans and even Tennesseeans, his U.S. troops included myriads of newly recruited Kentuckians from his camp in Lebanon, Kentucky. Outnumbered, Thomas laid a trap specifically for Major General George Crittenden to lure his Confederate troops out in the open from the protection of their earthworks by the river. Fighting a superior force in the protection of their trenches, in the ground of their choosing, and against their preparations would have been a hard slog, even for Brigadier General Thomas.;-) Crittenden and his men took the bait. As the Rebs extended themselves further and further north, away from their southern earthworks, there probably were Confederates who read the battlefield and felt they were doing pretty good fighting–until it was too late. Directing the field army, General Thomas later joined the commanders under him in the battlefield with fresh troops. 

Shortly afterward, the rebs went running.

In fairness to the other side, Confederates said that they lost the battle because many of their wet Confederate muskets were not firing in the rain, unlike the more reliable weapons of their U.S. enemy. They also lost one of their generals.

<b>Full quote</b>: 

"A wounded Rebel prisoner, being teased by Union troops about the panicky retreat of his compatriots, replied to his accusers: 'Well, we were doing pretty good fighting till old man Thomas [U.S. Army General George Henry Thomas] rose up in his stirrups, and we heard him holler out: 'Attention, Creation! By kingdoms right wheel!' and then we knew you had us, and it was no time to carry weight.'" [Source–American Battlefield Trust article, <a href="https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/battle-mill-springs" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The Battle of Mill Springs, 
The First Significant Battlefield Victory for the Union Army</a>]
Rebel: 'We were doing pretty good fighting till old man Thomas rose up in his stirrups…' Credit: sniggie

The Pulaski County Historical Society of Kentucky Inc., in Somerset, KY, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Pulaski County and its people. They maintain an extensive collection of artifacts, documents and photographs, which are open to the public.

The Society was founded in 1968 and serves as a resource for genealogists, historians and anyone interested in learning about Pulaski County. They host a variety of programs, including lectures and workshops on local history, genealogy and historic preservation. They also publish an award-winning quarterly newsletter.

The Society's library houses a variety of resources, from books and periodicals to oral histories and unpublished documents. Their archives contain a wide range of materials, including photographs, maps, documents and artifacts. The Society also maintains a research center and reference library.

The Society also has a museum, which houses a wide range of artifacts and documents related to Pulaski County's history. The museum is open to the public and offers a variety of educational programs and activities.

The Pulaski County Historical Society of Kentucky Inc. is committed to preserving the history of Pulaski County and its people. They are dedicated to providing educational opportunities, preserving primary resources and engaging the community in their efforts to promote awareness and appreciation of local history.

PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SOMERSET KY. US MID #8402100287

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC
103 VICKI LANE
SOMERSET
KY
42501

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MID # 8402100287
Name PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 611038009
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.100249, -84.600088
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 199
US Census Tract: 930700
US Census Block: 2007