A silent auction will be held at the 2026 Olde South Ball. A portion of the proceeds benefits Calvary Home for Children in Anderson, SC.
We thank our donors for donating these special items for the 2026 auction!
More coming soon!
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"Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told by Those Who Lived It” by J. Mark Powell
This hot-off-the-press book narrates the Civil War through excerpts from more than 500 previously unpublished letters written by people who were there. No famous names are used. Instead, the author resurrects the voices of everyday people who lived through the war. Northern and Southern, battlefront and homefront, men, women and children--these all recount in real-time one of the most pivotal moments in American history as it unfolded.
This copy of the book is signed especially for this event by the author and comes with a terrific bonus - a one-hour phone call with the author to ask him questions and talk about anything in the book!
Donated by J. Mark Powell, Witness To War
Two Porcelain Tea Cups
Enjoy a cup of tea with a friend with these elegant porcelain teacups! Choose your favorite flavor at home or enjoy the tea provided from America's own Charleston Tea Garden in Charleston, SC.
Donated by Holly Sheen, Southern Serendipity
Framed Print of JEB Stuart
Take home this handsome framed 33" x 37" printed of James Ewell Brown Stuart by renowned historical artist Michael Gnatek, Jr.
James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was a Confederate cavalry general during the American Civil War. Stuart was known for his mastery of reconnaissance and the use of cavalry in support of offensive operations.
Michael Gnatek (1934-2006) was a premier portrait painter of American military and western figures. Gnatek's commitment to historical and geographical details earned him a membership in the prestigious Society of American Historical Artists (SAHA). Gnatek studied at Yale University's School of Design and spent his three-year tenure with the U.S. Marine Corps, first as a combat artist and later as a Sunset Parade VIP portraitist in Washington, D.C..
Impressively framed, sure to be a striking statement in your home or office.
Donated by the Museum & Library of Confederate History
Patriotic Mug and Mug Mats
Add some patriotic cheer to your favorite hot drink with these handcrafted red-white-and-blue mug mats! Beautifully crafted fabric coasters catch all the drips from this gorgeous mug showing both Martha & George Washington.
Mug mats donated by Bethanna Kortie, Precious Piece Granny
Mug donated by Heather Sheen, Creative Cockades
Hand-Painted Victorian C-Clasp Brooch
This beautiful brooch features vibrant colors, and the image of the bird and roses can symbolize love and romance. A stunning piece that will compliment any outfit, whether Victorian or modern.
Donated by Terri Walker
CSA Flag Laptop Case
This flashy laptop bag is sure to be a conversation starter! Brand new and ready for us - the perfect accessory for the history lover.
Donated by the Museum & Library of Confederate History
Anecdotes, Poetry and Incidents of the War, Published 1866
560-page historical book was collected and arranged by Frank Moore (editor of The Rebellion Record) and published in New York in 1866. It preserves the personal stories, popular songs, ballads, and short accounts of soldiers and regular people from both sides of the American Civil War. Personal field accounts, humorous or touching short stories, and wartime verse from both Union and Confederate perspectives make this a must-have for any Civil War library. It includes beautiful engraved plates of major military and political figures like Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee.
Donated by Lora Webb, The Studio at Cedar Grove, via Ensembles of the Past
"Our Colors" Currier & Ives Print with Cockade
During the Civil War, Currier & Ives produced a vast collection of sentimental portraits alongside their news and battle scenes. Prints like "Our Colors" were designed to stoke home-front patriotism and comforting national pride by mixing innocence with the Union's red, white, and blue. Like most authentic prints from the firm, this was created as a black-and-white stone lithograph and then hand-colored with watercolor by an assembly line of artists.
This beautifully framed image is a reprint of "Our Colors" from an original in the collection of Heather Sheen. She has made a copy of the cockade in the print so you can wear "our colors" yourself while enjoying the image. Perfect for commemorating our nation's 250th birthday!
Donated by Heather Sheen, Creative Cockades
