Category Archives: cemetery/grave

Vicksburg, at last

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Tim

I grew up in Pennsylvania, a little over an hour from Gettysburg, and have made numerous trips to one of America’s most iconic battlefields. I learned the movement of armies over three days of the battle and stood transfixed by … Continue reading →

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Blenheim Palace and Americans

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Tim

Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an interesting intersection of American and British history. Continue reading →

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Their final resting places

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Tim

In nonfiction set in the past, a character can best come to life through words he left behind or words his contemporaries spoke about him. When working with limited historical source materials, one of the writer’s challenges is to craft … Continue reading →

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Unexpected history in a South Carolina town

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Tim

In November 1861, only seven months into the Civil War, Union gunboats captured the sea islands around Port Royal Sound in South Carolina, including the city of Beaufort. The area remained in Union control through the war and the city … Continue reading →

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A historic inn on the Eastern Shore

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Tim

I was standing on the roof in bright sun gazing at water on three sides. The view of the Chesapeake Bay was stunning and I could begin to imagine British warships approaching the property. Just over two hundred years ago, … Continue reading →

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Bethany Hawkins: My favorite history site

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Tim

Bethany Hawkins is Program Manager for the American Association for State and Local History in Nashville, TN. If you had to choose one or two favorite historic sites, which ones are they and what about them interested you? Choosing one … Continue reading →

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One of George Washington’s churches

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Tim

Three churches in northern Virginia are usually associated with George Washington: Pohick Church near Lorton, Christ Church in Alexandria, and the Falls Church in the city that was named for it. All remain active churches today and their exteriors have … Continue reading →

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Last battle against Britain

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Tim

The iconic view of New Orleans includes the dramatic statue of Andrew Jackson on a rearing horse, the St. Louis Cathedral rising in the background. The statue commands  the surrounding park, Jackson Square, named for the man who became a hero … Continue reading →

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A Lewis and Clark anniversary

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Tim

Two hundred ten years ago tomorrow, May 14, at 4 p.m. three boats loaded with enough supplies to fill three modern semi trailers and about forty-eight men, crossed the Mississippi River into the mouth of the Missouri River beginning a … Continue reading →

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Top 10 history sites in Washington, D.C.

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Tim

The cherry trees will be blooming soon and Washington is bracing for the spring crowds. I’ve lived in the Washington D.C. area now for nineteen years and love the area’s rich, layered history. If you’re planning a trip to Washington D.C., here is my … Continue reading →

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