The following excerpt was taken from: L. Virginia French's War Journal 1862-1865 Lucy Virginia Smith French was living in McMinnville, Tennessee during the war. Her journal tells the perspective of the Southern Homefront. Christmas 1862 "...On Tuesday evening Brooks Trezevant came to spend Christmas with us. He brought me as a Christmas gift 25 lbs… Continue reading Christmas During the Civil War: On the Homefront
Category: History
1860’s Christmas Tree
I spent months studying Christmas during the Civil War as I wrote multiple Christmas scenes for my series. And somewhere along the way, I fell in love. The more I imagined the Harpers celebrating around their tree, the more I wanted to see it. So I set out to recreate an 1860's Christmas tree. I… Continue reading 1860’s Christmas Tree
Nothing New Under the Sun: A Mother’s Heart
To fully appreciate the following letter, you'd want to go back and read last month's post where I shared a very special letter from Agnes Lee. Agnes was under some heavy conviction and while she wrestled with these things, she penned a letter to her mother seeking advice and clarity. Her mother then wrote back,… Continue reading Nothing New Under the Sun: A Mother’s Heart
Civil War Letters: Jealous Rivals
I've never known a man to own up to being so petty, and yet here it is in the man's own handwriting! Lol Enjoy! "...I received your letter yesterday and had only one fault to find with that was it was too short. You gave me a great deal of news nevertheless. I suppose by… Continue reading Civil War Letters: Jealous Rivals
Nothing New Under the Sun: Salvation
Testimonies differ from person to person, but there are some basic elements that are standard for conversion.
Civil War Letters: Hardtack, Bacon, and Maggots! Oh My!
While writing Civil War Fiction, I spend a lot of time reading real letters and journals that were written during the war. I've found some of the most amazing stuff. You can click on the Civil War Letters tag on this page to read the collection of letters I've shared so far. Today, I want… Continue reading Civil War Letters: Hardtack, Bacon, and Maggots! Oh My!
An Inside Out Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the 1860s
We're taking a new...more personal look at a lady's wardrobe int he 1860s. We're looking at the many layers of her undergarments.
Ladies’ Fashion in the 1800s
We're going to take a quick little tour through a lady's changing wardrobe through the 1800s. This is not meant to be an extensive study, but I hope you'll enjoy this bite-sized take on history. 🙂 1840s: This dress is an example of something that was in fashion around 1840. Women at this time wore… Continue reading Ladies’ Fashion in the 1800s
Civil War Letters: A Letter from a Father
Read a timeless letter from a father to a daughter, written by one of the war's most famous generals.
The Legacy We Leave Behind
I was forced to consider the legacy I'll leave behind after reading the obituary of Jacob Sliter. Jacob is the great- great grandfather of a dear friend, Dana Kamstra, who passed away in May of 1884. May we read what his pastor had to say about him as we consider what people will one day… Continue reading The Legacy We Leave Behind
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 