Our adventure at Wilson's Creek A couple years ago, my husband and I took a short trip to the Wilson's Creek Battlefield, the site of a Confederate victory against the Union in 1861. As much as I enjoy traversing Civil War battlefields, I'm usually itching to get to the visitor center's bookstore to see what … Continue reading An Army Wife’s Sour Milk Muffins
A Christmas Gingerbread Cake
Several years ago, my husband and I started a tradition of opening one or two gifts on Christmas Eve. One gift that I happened to open this year was a beautiful new cookbook, entitled Dinner with Dickens: Recipes Inspired by the Life and Work of Charles Dickens by Pen Vogler (thank you, Grandma!). As someone … Continue reading A Christmas Gingerbread Cake
How the Civil War Speaks to a Covid Christmas
Writing in 1862, the Union Army officer John McHarg mournfully said to his little brother, "I have just reminded Father of the change since last New Year’s Day, & the many calls that will be missed on account of this horrid war."1 The "horrid war" John referred to was, of course, the Civil War, which … Continue reading How the Civil War Speaks to a Covid Christmas
The Surprising Reason the Lincolns Owned a Rebel Flag
Tad Lincoln - full citation below One day, during the tumultuous years of the Civil War, a number of Union troops gathered on the front lawn of the White House, awaiting their Commander in Chief's review. Abraham Lincoln stepped out onto the portico with an American flag firmly gripped in his large hands. The men's … Continue reading The Surprising Reason the Lincolns Owned a Rebel Flag
About Me
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am a passionate student of American history, dedicated to helping bring history to life for you! In 2016, I graduated from Villanova University with MA in History. Since then, I've had fun teaching history, and continuing to read about my favorite time periods, which are primarily the Revolutionary … Continue reading About Me
Colonial Rolls for an Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving was a bittersweet holiday for many, my family included. The challenges of navigating a holiday season during a pandemic necessitated that we stay put in Texas for Thanksgiving, rather than traveling to see our extended families. While this made for a quiet day, it was still a sweet one of celebrating our baby's … Continue reading Colonial Rolls for an Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
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