When I sat down to begin writing/researching for the Ancient Words Series, one of the first questions I had asked was, "If a man joined the Confederacy from Bedford Co. TN, which regiment would he join?" There were two infantry regiments. I chose the 17th and drowned myself in its history. I read everything… Continue reading When Fiction Meets Reality: The Battle of Chickamauga
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Walk the Streets of Maple Grove
For those that don't know, Maple Grove, the fictional town from my Ancient Words Series, is based on a real town -- my hometown: Wartrace, Tennessee. Wartrace, like so many other quaint towns, have a history all its own that is unique and special to those that call it home. Borrowed from the Chamber of… Continue reading Walk the Streets of Maple Grove
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/14 part 1
A night at the Ford's Theatre...
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/13
Lee's Farewell Address
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/12
The Laying Down of Arms Ceremony
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/11
The news of the surrender spreads across the country, but how was it received?
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/10
When the enemies meet as friends..
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/9 part 4
It is done.
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/9 part 3
The room held two great men that afternoon...
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/9 part 2
A meeting between generals has been set...