Exploring History & Discovering Your Spark
I dove back into my family history the other day. It had been a while since I’d gone on a late-night binge through Ancestry or FamilySearch. It felt good to be back at it. One of my kids recently started learning about the Civil War in school. I think I may have been more excited… Continue reading Honoring my Civil War Ancestor
I enjoyed this book. Larson’s narrative style is captivating, introducing characters and events in a way that builds tension and excitement. The alternating perspectives keep the reader engaged, making for a thrilling read while also offering historical education. The topic here is not just about the famous Battle at Fort Sumter. Larson shows us how… Continue reading Book Review- “Demons of Unrest”
With the racial tension rocking our nation, what is your opinion on the monuments that commemorate the Confederacy, it's soldiers, and war leaders? These monuments started to appear near the turn of the 20th century and more were erected again in mid-century as part of the "Lost Cause" pseudohistory. Should these be left in place… Continue reading The Confederate Monument & Pseudohistory
Molly and I made a trip to the Wade House Historic Site, part of the Wisconsin Historical Society, in Greenbush,Wisconsin. The Wade House is an old stagecoach stop built in the 1850s. The Wisconsin Historical Society acquired the historic property in the 1950s and opened it up as a museum. The museum hosts its annual Civil War Weekend on… Continue reading Civil War Weekend
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