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Archive for the ‘Civil War’ Category

October 12th, 2006

Day 5 - Farmington Historic Home

Travel back in time to experence what life was like in 19th century Kentucky. The Farminton Historic House sits on 18 acres showcasing its own apple orchard, period gardens, a carriage house and much more. Take the time to marvel in the quality and passion that was put into designing and building this house.
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October 10th, 2006

Day 3 - Frazier International History Museum

Learning a thing or two while on vacation never hurt anybody, so for our third day in Louisville we’ll visit the Frazier International History Museum. Museums seem much more interesting when you’re not dragged there because of a class trip.
History comes alive at The Frazier International History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky in our 100,000 square-foot, […]

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September 20th, 2006

Confederate Cemetary List

“Dedicated to listing all the Final Resting Places of our Beloved Soldiers
“We will try to list all Burial Places even if only 1 Soldier is buried there this much we owe to them that paid the ultimate price, So they are not Forgotten”
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August 7th, 2006

Britt’s Tour of the South - Day 6: A Shiver Down Your Spine Kind of Day

A whole day devoted to scaring the crap out of you. I can’t think of a better way to experience all that Little Rock has to offer then to spend a day seeking out the local ghosts. A city with as much history as Little Rock does, it should be no trouble finding something that […]

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July 27th, 2006

CIVIL WAR IN MINIATURE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY TRIVIA

So you are a history buff and think you know all there is to know about the civil war? Well, scoot over to this site and see just how smart you are! There are twenty five questions waiting for you!
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July 19th, 2006

The History Behind Chickamauga and Chattanooga NMP

On these fields and hills, Union and Confederate armies clashed during the fall of 1863 in some of the hardest fighting of the Civil War. The prize was Chattanooga, key rail center and gateway to the heart of the Confederacy. The campaign that brought the armies here began late in June 1863 when General William […]

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July 6th, 2006

Tour of Charleston, South Carolina… Day 6 - Fort Sumter National Monument

When in Charleston years ago, we were dragged to Fort Sumter by my history obsessed father. As much as I didn’t want to admit it then, it was interesting and that said by a 11 year old girl has to mean something. While visiting the fort make sure to check out the the wall that […]

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July 2nd, 2006

Tour of Charleston, South Carolina… Day 2 - Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens

After a day of exploring every nook and cranny of one of the most impressive collections of naval transportation in one harbour, relax and take in over 300 years of history at Boone Hall Plantation. Explore Boone Hall’s gardens, slave cabins, and one of the world’s longest running oak-draped roads. While there stop by and […]

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May 25th, 2006

Magnolia Springs State Park

Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons of water per day and the beautiful boardwalk which spans the cool water. During warmer months, visitors may watch for alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs. A free, freshwater aquarium features native species, and a 28-acre lake with […]

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April 20th, 2006

Fort Sumter (South Carolina)

“History provides us with defining moments from which we judge where we are with where we have been. The Civil War provides the United States with one of its critical defining moments that continues to play a vital role in defining ourselves as a Nation. Fort Sumter is the place where it began.”
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