Louisiana Missouri, a Historic Drive
Read about Louisiana, Missouri, the history art and architecture of this Missouri town that captivated and fascinated me.
Tag: Civil War
The Story of the Sultana
The Sultana, was a Civil War era steamboat that exploded and sank in April of 1865 creating the largest Maritime disaster in US history.
Wyatt Earp, history – closer than you think!
Read about Wyatt Earp in the Midwest. This famous lawman was born in Monmouth, Illinois and also lived in Pella, Iowa!
Celebrating Memorial Day 2021
Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day and was celebrated by laying flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers after the Civil War.
Historic Stagville, Civil War History
Historic Stagville sits outside of Durham, North Carolina. I toured this fascinating site with Rose Hammitt while in Chapel Hill for the North…