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The Origin of Memorial Day in Charleston, South Carolina
Memorial Day, often associated with barbecues and the unofficial start of summer, holds a far deeper significance rooted in the sacrifices of those who fought for the ideals of freedom and unity. While the official holiday originated from the Grand Army of the...
Abraham Lincoln and the Homestead Act of 1862
Abraham Lincoln was a key figure in American history and is often celebrated for his leadership during the Civil War. However, his impact extends beyond the war, with notable achievements that continue to influence our nation. One such achievement is the Homestead...
Exploring Big Round Top with CJ
It was a beautiful here in central Pennsylvania last weekend so we decided to head to Gettysburg for the day. In addition to packing a lunch, we grabbed my copy of The Complete Gettysburg Guide and my Flip video camera and set off. As you know our family...
An Interview with Gary Adelman
Here is a short video I did with Gary Adelman who is the Director of History and Education for the Civil War Trust. I shot this video a while back and just found it so I thought I would share. http://www.youtube.com/embed/cznBrZncpOU
Civil War Card Games – Faro
I filmed this video last summer in Gettysburg and never got around to editing it and uploading until now. In the video the soldier is showing us how to play Faro which is a period card game. According to Wikipedia, Faro came to the US in the 19th century to...
Tracing the Polictical Aftermath
The Civil War: the War that Never Truly Ended The Civil War was fought nearly 150 years ago, and was among the most brutal wars in American history, both on and off the battlefield. Over 600,000 soldiers lost their lives fighting their own compatriots, and even the...
Gettysburg’s Eternal Peace Light Memorial with CJ
Here is a video of my son CJ teaching us about one of the more popular sites in Gettysburg, the Eternal Peace Light Memorial. This monument is located on Oak Hill in Gettysburg. Confederate forces marched toward Gettysburg and the Union lines from behind...
Learning about the “Trough Rock” in Gettysburg with CJ
Here is a video of my son CJ teaching us about one of the less popular sites in Gettysburg known as the "Trough Rock". This rock is located in the "Slaughter Pen" or "Valley of Death" near Devil's Den. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxzPlRibgZY Here is...