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
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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
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 5 Stacking of Arms Ceremony
The Stacking of Arms Ceremony. The very reason why I, and hundreds of others, made their way to Appomattox, Virginia. 150 years ago on April 12th, Lee's army marched between 2 rows of Union soldiers and surrendered their weapons. It was a solemn moment for everyone involved. You can read 2 first-hand accounts of the… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 5 Stacking of Arms Ceremony
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 4 Museums
Today, I'm bringing to you a collection of interesting displays from various museums. I hope you enjoy. And don't forget you can catch up on the entire series by clicking on the "ExperHist" tag on the right. 🙂 This is one the flags that laid across Lincoln's coffin during his funeral procession. His procession lasted… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 4 Museums
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 3 Soldier Life
Today, I'll share a collection of photos about the life of a soldier. Campground: Can you imagine, opening your front door and finding this on your lawn? Everywhere they went, they were on someone's property. Someone's field. Someone's barnyard. Someone's home. The men used tents of various shapes and sizes. Basically, whatever was available.… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 3 Soldier Life
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 2 Personal Collection
Today's blog post is a miscellaneous set of pictures from the weekend. You'll find a few selfies, breathtaking scenery, and historic buildings. Enjoy! First, those lovely mountain shots.... The hills were just as lovely as the mountains. 🙂 I took some wonderful pictures of American flags at Civil War graves a couple summers ago, so… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 2 Personal Collection
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 1 Reenactors
I love attending living history events, but the hardest thing about these events are the civilians. Lol I know, I know, I'm one of them, but hear me out. It takes a great deal of patience to wait for the perfect moment, the perfect angle, to shoot the perfect picture withOUT any civilians in the… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 1 Reenactors
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/15
A nation in mourning...
Experiencing History: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment: 4/14 part 2
The shot that rocked a nation...
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 