A day for veterans Nov 12, 2009
The events also included cannon fire, thanks to the Cascade Civil War Society, and a fly-over by two Kingsley Field F-15 fighter jets. Family time. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Where the melting pot still simmers Nov 8, 2009
After the Civil War, blacks migrated to other neighborhoods and Eastern European Jews were among the immigrant groups who took their place. The African Meeting House was converted to a synagogue in 1898, and other synagogues, such as the Vilna Shul, were built on Beacon Hill to serve the growing Jewish population. (Boston Globe)
History Center hosting 'thank you' party for veterans, supporters Nov 6, 2009
The FHC is looking for any artifacts related to the Civil War (pre and post) for its exhibition during the upcoming sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in 2011. Loading commenting interface. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Mayes-Frierson-Fuston Home on Christmas Tour Dec. 4-5 Nov 2, 2009
There are portraits of the Fuston s twin sons, Bert and Brent, painted in Civil War era attire. A collection of carnival glass of Modena Fuston, Steve s mother, is displayed in the cottage sitting room, and Kathie's collection of flow blue china is in the cottage hallway. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Explore Savannah's historic squares, parks, homes Oct 30, 2009
Savannah's historic cemeteries include the Colonial Park Cemetery, which dates to 1750 but was occupied during the Civil War by Union troops who famously altered some of the dates on tombstones; the Mordecai Sheftall Cemetery, an early burial place for the city's substantial Jewish population, which also founded a synagogue in 1733, Congregation Mickve Israel; and Laurel Grove Cemetery, which was designed in 1850 as a segregated graveyard, with one section for blacks and one for whites.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Author puts spin on ‘Wonderland' tales Oct 22, 2009
Imagine plucking the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and dropping him in Civil War Georgia ... So I called the plantation Twelve Oaks as an homage to Ashley Wilkes' plantation in "Gone With the Wind." In searching through Civil War-era names, I found Lovejoy ... This Roswell home sits on a Civil War encampment site and was designed to maintain its history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
B-17 Flying Fortress Airmen Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Today, Tomorrow Oct 21, 2009
In conjunction with this event, Fantasy of Flight also will host a Military Collector s Show at its onsite Orlampa Conference Center, today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will feature nearly 40 military antiques collectors, showing and selling a wide variety of collectible memorabilia from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. The Living History Symposium and the Military Collectors Show are included with regular Fantasy of Flight admission. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
Baltimore Civil War Museum Housed in the 1849 President Street train station that played a pivotal transportation role during the Civil War, this tiny, free museum commemorates the story of the war s first recorded bloodshed, an 1861 attack by a mob of Southern sympathizers on a regiment of Massachusetts soldiers passing through the city, with 16 left dead. 410-385-5188. (Boston Globe)
New Britain Cemetery Tour Will Resurrect City's History Oct 14, 2009
A mix of and history, "Timeless Tales of Fairview Cemetery" features actors portraying several of the most famous people laid to rest in New historic burying ground, including a Civil War soldier and a prisoner of war ... Other portrayers will take the roles of Lankton; Dexter Fellows, publicist for P.T. Barnum's circus; Waldo Benden Pierce, a prisoner of war during World War II; and Lucius Deming, a Civil War soldier. (FOX61, CT)
Oak Hill event celebrates heritage Oct 9, 2009
There will be free music and entertainment, book signings by local authors, Civil War re-enactors and historic displays will be featured throughout the day. Arts and crafts vendor booths are available for $15 by calling 386-416-9277. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
‘Back to life Oct 9, 2009
Barrick, a former Civil War re-enactor, demonstrated his craft at Westminster s Corbit s Charge celebration in June. He said he hopes to perhaps teach his craft in the future at the Carroll County Farm Museum. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
Cobb Landmarks is also working to save a series of trenches from the Civil War Battle of Kennesaw Mountain that are on parcels of land in private hands. The organization is trying to get landowners to donate part of their property to the county for pocket parks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
One-tank trip: Chickamauga Aug 15, 2009
Civil War era hasn t faded out ... The Civil War is not forgotten in Chickamauga, the tiny town on Georgia s border with Tennessee ... City of Chickamauga The shopping district has wide sidewalks and places to eat or buy things, many of which play up the town's Civil War connections. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
Her husband, Mike Dunn, found out that the Civil War gun his father bought in the early 1970s in Meridian, Miss ... The gun, stamped with CSA for Confederate States of America, was made in 1862 in Georgia for an Alabama Civil War soldier. (AZCentral -- Home)
Firearms Collectors now Have an Opportunity to Own a Piece of Hollywood's Western History at their September Premiere Auction Aug 13, 2009
Exceptional pieces of history can be obtained in the many significant Civil War era pistols, rifles and muskets. The Civil war selection touts a historic old model army revolver, inscribed to Civil War hero Colonel Augustus van Horn Ellis, and a rare special order Sharps Model 1859 carbine, inscribed Capt. J.W. Carr 2 New Hampshire Volunteers with double set triggers ... There are four volcanic pistols and carbines, and five Henry lever actions lead by a very fine Civil War 3rd regiment U.S.... (PR Newswire)
REPRESENTING HISTORY: Toy soldiers march to State Museum Aug. 8 Jul 30, 2009
Reenactors will recreate Civil War and World War II British soldiers, and Roman legionnaires. In addition, military vehicles from the World War II and Vietnam eras will be shown. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sookie and Bill take on the heat of Louisiana Jul 22, 2009
Once a Civil War stockade, the B&B is listed on the National Register of Historical Places as an archaeological site. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Television)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Jul 20, 2009
Civil War Sanitary Faire scheduled Saturday. MASON CITY The Mason City Civil War Council will sponsor a Civil War-style Sanitary Faire from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Willowbrook Mall, Center Court ... Raffle tickets are available for a framed Kunstler Civil War print worth $1,500 as well as a Men s Box and Ladies Basket. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Kevin Frisch: Remembering the first men on the moon Jul 17, 2009
I may have been shy of the Big 1-0, but I wasn t that many pawns short of a Franklin Mint Civil War chess set. I knew the Man on the Moon (or the Man in the Moon as he was often called) was just a nursery rhyme character, like Mother Goose or the Boy Who Cried Wolf. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Treasure Hunters to dig in Montrose Jul 14, 2009
War Items: Civil War, World War I, World War II, and all other items like swords, daggers, bayonets, etc. . (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Collectibles can be more than a hobby Jul 12, 2009
Did he serve in the Civil War on the Union or Confederate side. Is there a document that authenticates the item. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 8, 2009
Could South Sudan clashes herald return to civil war. Half-Blood Prince is mix of horror and raging hormones. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Schedule of Independence Day events Jul 4, 2009
n Until the Civil War started in 1861, the American flag primarily was flown from federal and military facilities, particularly Navy ships. n Montana's star became the 41st on the national flag when it joined the union in 1889. (Missoulian, MT)
Wild Bill Days drawing crowds for Old West celebration Jun 20, 2009
James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok was a Western lawman during the expansion of the Great Plains and West after the Civil War. Hickok traveled to gold rush camps in Colorado, Montana and Dakota Territory. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mural tells story of town past, hope for the future Jun 6, 2009
During the Civil War and Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman's march through Atlanta, wounded Confederate soldiers were often loaded up on flatbed rail cars and sent east from Atlanta toward Augusta for care. "She had her men stop the train at Union Point and opened her home to the sick and dying," Whyllson said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
Somerset Licensing represents a vast range of subject matter animals, western, Christian, historical,Native American, Americana, Civil War, floral, sporting, holiday, landscapes and much more. The companys portfolio features many of todays most talented and collected artists in the licensing industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show to Showcase Unique Collections from Pretty Artisan Cards to Rough Old West Cowboys May 17, 2009
"Whether you are a collector, are doing genealogy research, or want unique images for decorating or scrapbooking, it's a lot of fun hunting for treasures." The wide variety of topicals includes subjects like lighthouses, town views, sports, stadiums, humor, risqu;, transportation, animals, holiday and patriotic themes such as Civil War and military die cuts and 4th of July and Memorial Day postcards. In terms of paper collectibles, the show offers everything from matchbooks and sheet music to... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Antebeullum homes in Washington, Ga. Apr 18, 2009
Explore relics from the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis camp chest, antiques and special exhibits throughout the year. $3 adults; $2 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and younger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Questers holding convention in Keokuk Apr 4, 2009
Another seminar will focus on the medical schools and Civil War hospitals of Keokuk. There will also be an exhibit of historical collections. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Shoppers are saying 'Let's make a deal!' Apr 2, 2009
"If you and I lived in 1865, at the end of the Civil War, we'd talk to the merchant at the general store and might dicker a little bit," Koehn said. "Or if we lived in Chicago we might go into a haberdashery and have a conversation about the price of that bonnet.". (Boston Globe)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Gillam and his family have seen most of the tourist attractions in this country, including the grand Canyon, Alamo, Golden Great Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Gettysburg s Civil War battlefield, Arizona Battleship Memorial, Philadelphia s Constitution Square, St. Louis Arch, Mount Rushmore, Concord Bridge and the homes of several U.S. presidents. Keys to successful and cost-efficient traveling include being thrifty and careful planning, Gillam said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Community Briefing (9) Mar 29, 2009
Lynn Haak of Globe will display her collection of quilts, some of which pre-date the Civil War, and lead discussion at Singing Wind Bookshop, Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m. Lots of quilting books available for purchase. Attendees bring your lunch. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
An inside look at the Knights of Pythias Mar 18, 2009
The Fraternal Order, Knights of Pythias was born on Feb. 19, 1864, when Justus H. Rathbone wanted to heal the hatred caused by the Civil War. Inspired by the ancient Greek story of Damon and Pythias, whose friendship for each other transcended death, the Knights of Pythias soon grew into an international order known for its moral content, friendship and works of charity. (Nogales International, AZ)
Around Oconee: Early voting available for SPLOST Mar 4, 2009
It was engaged in most of the major Civil War battles in Virginia. Churchwell is active in the Sons of Confederate Veterans and several historic preservation groups. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A. M. Braswell, Jr. Food Company, Inc. Recalls Nationwide Peanut Products Because of Possible Health Risk Mar 3, 2009
Southern Museum Of Civil War ... Southern Museum Of Civil War. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Civil War in the Southwest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14-15. See Civil War re-enactments and period demonstrations as produced by more than 200 re-enactors living in authentic Civil War camps. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
U Street in Washington D.C. charts path of racial progress Feb 19, 2009
Its history had begun a century earlier, during the Civil War. Howard University, established in 1867, taught and attracted black intellectuals and artists, doctors, lawyers and business leaders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Tough market for antiques, heirlooms sellers Feb 19, 2009
At an auction business in downtown Cincinnati that has been around since around the Civil War, owner J. Louis Karp warns clients they face "a terrible market.". He recently told customers to expect $300 to $400 for a sterling silver flatware set. (AZCentral -- Business)
Window to the World Communications, Inc. to Launch WTTW Prime, a Robust New Public Television Digital Channel Feb 18, 2009
"WTTW Prime is an opportunity to showcase quality programs for adults throughout the day. From early evening premiere broadcasts of BBC World News and Nightly Business Report, to encore presentations of The Civil War, Chicago Tonight and Masterpiece, this service will provide an all-day destination for audiences that want more public television choices in Chicago. The driving force behind this channel is the WTTW viewer who has valued and enjoyed our programming for more than 50 years. We are... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smokers will have to pay more Feb 17, 2009
It s a freedom of choice kind of thing, said Dent Myers, who owns Wildman s Civil War Surplus. Of Kennesaw s 233 employees, 125 attend wellness programs, which began a year ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Renovated house turns back time Feb 15, 2009
It's on the second floor of a three-story, red-brick house on the historic downtown square in this famous Civil War town ... Robert Bisaccio, of Bucks County, said, "I get a good feeling just being here." He was one of many Civil War re-enactors who were among several hundred people at the house-opening ceremony ... The Gettysburg man is another re-enactor and was dressed in a Civil War replica uniform. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Take a Valentine's Day trip! Feb 8, 2009
Considered one of the finest examples of Colonial architecture in America, this historic house is the only plantation remaining on the Ashley River that survived the Civil War intact. Visitors can learn how seven generations of Draytons lived and worked at this home and on the surrounding land. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
29 places to go in 2009 Feb 7, 2009
Catch a sporting event, tour historical landmarks dating from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, visit the worlds largest aquarium, get behind the scenes at the Coca-Cola factory or CNN Studios, or kick up your adrenaline a notch at an area theme park ... Razed and reconstructed during the Civil War, Atlanta has grown to become a commercial powerhouse, an Olympian city and the unofficial capital of the South. (MSNBC -- Travel)
National treasure: Memorabilia on display for bicentennial of ... Feb 7, 2009
Joe Keefe of the National Archives regional headquarters in Waltham was sifting through a box of old documents when he came across a Civil War draft letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Crisp, white and clearly legible, the letter, which looks like it could have been written last year rather that 150 years ago, is on display with other Lincoln-era documents to honor the president s 200th birthday Feb. 12. (Boston Herald)
