Shelby Harriel - Hidlebaugh
Educator, Researcher, Author, Speaker
Welcome!
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting my website. Explore the links above for helpful resources regarding women soldiers of the Civil War, information about my book and research projects, videos and audio of some of my media appearances, a calendar of events, and more. Click the buttons below to visit my blog, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
Thank you for visiting my website. Explore the links above for helpful resources regarding women soldiers of the Civil War, information about my book and research projects, videos and audio of some of my media appearances, a calendar of events, and more. Click the buttons below to visit my blog, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
About Me:
About Me:
With a B.A. and an M.Ed from the University of Southern Mississippi in hand, I set out to teach history. But sometimes we end up going down another path. I veered off into another field and ultimately ended up at Pearl River Community College where I am a mathematics instructor. I love my job! Plus, I still get to indulge in my love of history through researching, writing, and giving presentations.
With a B.A. and an M.Ed from the University of Southern Mississippi in hand, I set out to teach history. But sometimes we end up going down another path. I veered off into another field and ultimately ended up at Pearl River Community College where I am a mathematics instructor. I love my job! Plus, I still get to indulge in my love of history through researching, writing, and giving presentations.
In 2014, PRCC named me the Outstanding Humanities Instructor of the Year. I realize this is strange considering I teach math, and I was rather surprised! This honor was awarded to me based solely on my work regarding women soldiers of the Civil War. I have been researching them for over a decade.
In 2014, PRCC named me the Outstanding Humanities Instructor of the Year. I realize this is strange considering I teach math, and I was rather surprised! This honor was awarded to me based solely on my work regarding women soldiers of the Civil War. I have been researching them for over a decade.
The culmination of my research has resulted in a book which was published in 2019 by the University Press of Mississippi. The title is Behind the Rifle: Women Soldiers in Civil War Mississippi. Click the link at the top of the page for more details. Click here to order.
The culmination of my research has resulted in a book which was published in 2019 by the University Press of Mississippi. The title is Behind the Rifle: Women Soldiers in Civil War Mississippi. Click the link at the top of the page for more details. Click here to order.
My articles have appeared in publications such as Mississippi History Now, Military Images Magazine, Gettysburg Magazine, and Camp Chase Gazette. Also, I have written pamphlets for the National Park Service and state historic sites.
My articles have appeared in publications such as Mississippi History Now, Military Images Magazine, Gettysburg Magazine, and Camp Chase Gazette. Also, I have written pamphlets for the National Park Service and state historic sites.
I have given presentations in over ten states for groups ranging from national parks and battlefields to colleges, Civil War round tables, libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, various heritage organizations, and others.
I have given presentations in over ten states for groups ranging from national parks and battlefields to colleges, Civil War round tables, libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, various heritage organizations, and others.
Additionally, I participated in panel discussions at the Mississippi Book Festival and Southern Festival of Books, presented during the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, and appeared on C-SPAN2's Book TV and Fox News "Fearless & Proud" podcast.
Additionally, I participated in panel discussions at the Mississippi Book Festival and Southern Festival of Books, presented during the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, and appeared on C-SPAN2's Book TV and Fox News "Fearless & Proud" podcast.
I have also served as an associate editor for Savas Beatie publishing company.
(Photo by Mark Hidlebaugh of Chickasaw Bayou)
Contact Me:
Contact Me:
If you would like to schedule a presentation, contact me at the email address below. Please be aware that I teach five days a week and I do not cancel classes to give talks. So if extensive travel is required, I have to schedule those presentations for either school holidays or the summer.
If you would like to schedule a presentation, contact me at the email address below. Please be aware that I teach five days a week and I do not cancel classes to give talks. So if extensive travel is required, I have to schedule those presentations for either school holidays or the summer.
If you have a soldier's diary, letter, or other sources such as newspaper articles, regimental histories, etc. that mention a woman soldier, I would love to hear from you! Please contact me at the email address below.
If you have a soldier's diary, letter, or other sources such as newspaper articles, regimental histories, etc. that mention a woman soldier, I would love to hear from you! Please contact me at the email address below.
