Women's Clothing of the South in the American Civil War

Hobos

There have always been ambivalent feelings about the American hobo. Both a romanticized figment of the country's imagination and an integral part of American society, the hobo established its own unique culture. The word "hobo" was first coined in...

The History Of Blacks In Nova Scotia Canada

Originally designated by the British and sought out by many Black Slaves as a place of refuge, Nova Scotia was not a friendly place for most AfRAkans however, through the resilience of the AfRAkan Spirit Blacks made it a home and are still proud residents today.

Military History at its Best

Learn how to enjoy a warm climate and at the same time learn about history by going to Sarasota, Florida. Enjoy balmy temperatures and educational and inspiring conversations with historians and heroes by signing up with the CWEA/AHF.

Reconstruction: Success or Failure?

It’s hard to imagine what it must have been like to be a slave freed at the end of the Civil War. Suddenly, your entire life was no longer dictated by the whims of your master. Family and friends would no longer be sold, never to be seen again....

Alcatraz: The Mysteries Within

Alcatraz holds many mysteries, here are just a few uncovered!

The South After Defeat in the Civil War

Recollections and quotes from the poor to the rich concerning events in the South immediately following defeat in the American Civil War; with parts on pride and reconciliation.

Against All Odds: My Greatgrandparents' Love Story

A wife and mother's life fades fast and she needs to give lasting meaning for her children to grasp long after she has passed. My greatgrandparents' 1920s love story.

Did Abe Lincoln Have Any Surviving Children? Tad and Willie?

Abe Lincoln met Mary Todd at a dance and the couple began a tempestuous relationship and marriage after that first eventful evening. Once engaged, Abe had second thoughts and called off the marriage in 1841 but well intentioned friends brought them...

On the Battlefield, Do You Hear Them?

The next time you visit a battlefield check in at the visitor's center and gather as much information possible about the battle. While touring the field when you note monuments and waysides, read the words on them carefully. Make every effort to actually walk the field so as to get a feel for the terrain and see how it would benefit or defeat the troops. Lastly, look at the field through their eyes. That is to say in your mind's eye place yourself in their physical and mental condition at the ti