Learn about the drums used during the Civil War, the significance of drumming, and the lives of the young boys who played them, with this video excerpt from ANTIQUES ROADSHOW. The featured hand-painted drum was used at the 1862 Battle of Shiloh to signal commands on the battlefield. Follow arms and militaria expert Jeff Shrader as he describes the role that the drummer played and evaluates the details that make this drum an invaluable part of U.S. history.

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