Book Review: A New Birth Of Freedom: The Visitor
In 1849, an Illinois politician is departing Washington City to return home to the prairie after a single term as a member of Congress. The tall, gangly man is accompanied…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey New York City, February 20, 1861
Abraham and Mary Lincoln had a full day in New York City 150 years ago today on February 20, 1861. They and their children spent the previous night at the…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey New York City to Philadelphia February 21, 1861
Abraham Lincoln left New York City 150 years ago today, February 21, 1861 with that day’s destination of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on his Inauguration Journey. But between those two cities, Lincoln…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey New York City to Philadelphia February 21, 1861
Abraham Lincoln left New York City 150 years ago today, February 21, 1861 with that day’s destination of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on his Inauguration Journey. But between those two cities, Lincoln…
Lincoln's Inaugural Journey February 22, 1861 In Philadelphia
By February 22, 1861, Abraham Lincoln and his family had been traveling for twelve long days on the Inauguration Journey to Washington City, as the nation’s capital was called in…
Lincoln's Inaugural Journey February 22, 1861 In Philadelphia
By February 22, 1861, Abraham Lincoln and his family had been traveling for twelve long days on the Inauguration Journey to Washington City, as the nation’s capital was called in…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Arrival In Washington February 23, 1861
Abraham Lincoln’s Inauguration Journey ended 150 years ago today, February 23, 1861 with his arrival in Washington City. He and his family, along with other associates, had been traveling since…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Philadelphia to Harrisburg February 22, 1861
Abraham Lincoln was finished with his visit to Philadelphia. Earlier that morning on February 22, 1861, he had given by far his most dramatic (and best) speech of his Inauguration…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Arrival In Washington February 23, 1861
Abraham Lincoln’s Inauguration Journey ended 150 years ago today, February 23, 1861 with his arrival in Washington City. He and his family, along with other associates, had been traveling since…
Lincoln's Inauguration Journey Philadelphia to Harrisburg February 22, 1861
Abraham Lincoln was finished with his visit to Philadelphia. Earlier that morning on February 22, 1861, he had given by far his most dramatic (and best) speech of his Inauguration…
Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address March 4, 1861
The people began arriving at the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington City before dawn on March 4, 1861, 150 years ago today. They gathered in front of the East Portico…
Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address March 4, 1861
The people began arriving at the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington City before dawn on March 4, 1861, 150 years ago today. They gathered in front of the East Portico…
Locate Your American Civil War Ancestors
Have you ever been told that you have an ancestor or two who fought in the American Civil War? Perhaps you already know the name(s) of your ancestors who served…
Locate Your American Civil War Ancestors
Have you ever been told that you have an ancestor or two who fought in the American Civil War? Perhaps you already know the name(s) of your ancestors who served…
150th Anniversary Of The American Civil War
(Ft. Sumter Bombardment – Courtesy Library of Congress) Today of course marks the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. At 4:30 a.m. local time on April…
Exhibit Review – Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey To Emancipation
A couple of weeks ago, I travelled to the State Library of Ohio in Columbus to see an Abraham Lincoln exhibition I’ve been wanting to see for years now. The…
150th Anniversary Of The American Civil War
(Ft. Sumter Bombardment – Courtesy Library of Congress) Today of course marks the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. At 4:30 a.m. local time on April…
Exhibit Review – Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey To Emancipation
A couple of weeks ago, I travelled to the State Library of Ohio in Columbus to see an Abraham Lincoln exhibition I’ve been wanting to see for years now. The…
Commemorating The American Civil War
As I wrote in my previous post, today is of course the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. On April 12, 1861 the war began when…
Commemorating The American Civil War
As I wrote in my previous post, today is of course the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. On April 12, 1861 the war began when…