Civil War Traveler and Blogger
Baton Rouge is a pretty big city. Driving down the busy streets and visiting its many historical sites can make it hard to find the right place for a cup of coffee and a good casual Louisiana breakfast. Good thing there’s Coffee Call! Founded in 1976 by Vincent Cannatella Sr., Coffee Call has become a… Continue reading Coffee Call – A Baton Rouge Tradition
Louisiana, especially the southeast region of the state, is well known for its historic plantations like Oak Alley, Whitney, Laura, Houmas House, etc. They also don’t lack for museums that interpret their rich history from the French colonial era to the Civil Rights movement. One such museum that does an admirable and thorough job at… Continue reading Stepping Into Rural Life in Louisiana
For those who know me, books and coffee are my “thing”. I think the idea of a bookstore inside a coffee shop – or vice versa – is brilliant and a true fantasy of mine. And I’m not talking about the little coffee corner in bookstores like Barnes & Noble. I’m talking about getting a… Continue reading Roaming the Aisles of Baine’s Books & Coffee
Visiting the site of Appomattox Court House today is a treat of mid-nineteenth century and Civil War living history interpretation. It’s not just a museum or a single house that’s been set up to rebuild the surrender scene. It’s a recreation of the sleepy town of Appomattox Court House, complete with homes, shops, and streets… Continue reading Walking the Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Just in time for Women's History Month, Civil War Trails, Inc. has installed a new sign to highlight one of the forgotten stories of the women civilians who endured tremendous hardships during the war. Here's the full scoop! (March 1, 2022) Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with the Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc., and… Continue reading Women’s History Month at Weston Manor
After the battles at Sailor’s Creek, Robert E. Lee and what was left of his Confederate forces aimed for Farmville, Virginia. Farmville with its population of 1,500 prospered on tobacco and served as the location of a major hospital with 1,200 beds. The South Side Railroad entered Farmville from the East, bringing with it supply… Continue reading Along the Appomattox at Charley’s Waterfront Café
For this month's Facebook live with the Civil War Roundtable of Central Louisiana, I got the clearance to take a short trip out to Fort Pickens and talk with Ranger Casimer Rosiecki about the fort and some fascinating research regarding freedom seekers in the Pensacola area. Here's a link to the video! https://fb.watch/aX0sPnOgGn/
The Station, Americus, GA (Best Western in the background) Twelve miles south of Andersonville National Historic Site sits the town of Americus, Georgia. While its downtown area is a lovely place to stroll and meditate on your visit to the notorious prison camp, I’d also invite you to partake in a cozy restaurant for your… Continue reading Take a Pitstop at The Station
Back in November, I had the opportunity to take a flying trip to Andersonville National Historic Site near Americus, Georgia for their annual Civil War Day. This wasn't my first trip to the infamous prison camp, but I couldn't resist the chance to see the NPS rangers and other historical reenactors recreating the stockade scene,… Continue reading A Trip To Andersonville
This past year brought immense progress to my professional and academic journey. The first quarter of the year was crazy. Working at an accounting firm during tax season was not fun whatsoever. However, it made me realize where I truly wanted to be. As I was filing taxes six days a week for dozens of… Continue reading A Year of Blessings and Wishes Ahead
Belle on the Battlefield 