Civil War

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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The country road meanders along the swift moving waters of the Delaware river, occasionally coming treacherously close to the steep river bank. Along this historic road, I follow the steps of William Penn and Revolutionary soldiers.
Around a sharp corner a large colonial home comes into view. The sturdy structure with painted wood shingles [...]

Richmond’s rich history of The Civil War.

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Lavishly adorned buildings, ancient cemeteries shrouded in fog, and many historic plaques scattered throughout Richmond are typical scenes during an early morning walk through the city perched on the James River. Today marks the beginning of the Civil War and the best city to experience the Civil War Heritage is Richmond, Virginia.
An outstanding interpretation of [...]

Richmond, Virginia

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

One of the best places to explore the history of the Civil War and the Confederacy is Richmond, Virginia. Today I am visiting two sites, The American Civil War Center and The Museum Of The Confederacy.
The American Civil War Center is an outstanding place to experience Civil War history through the many time lines and [...]