To the faithful readers and followers of my blog, a notice: The month of May and June will be extremely busy for me, both personally and professionally. My husband and I are in the process of finishing construction on our first home and we’re doing a heap of the work ourselves, so it’s all hands… Continue reading A Note From Your Civil War Traveler…
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Walton Guards in Civil War Times!
For those who subscribe to Civil War Times (and if you don’t, you should!), check out page 54! I was granted a great opportunity to write for the magazine and chose a topic that hits close to home and close to my heart. Civil War Times, June 2022 issue The company named The Walton Guards… Continue reading Walton Guards in Civil War Times!
Coffee Call – A Baton Rouge Tradition
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
Stepping Into Rural Life in Louisiana
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
Roaming the Aisles of Baine’s Books & Coffee
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
Along the Appomattox at Charley’s Waterfront Café
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
Down By the Banks of Sailor’s Creek
In the first months of 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia had been whittled down to a mere 55,000 as it left the trenches of Petersburg. Desertion rates were high, driving General Robert E. Lee to accept volunteers and conscripts from southern Virginia, as well as a Naval Brigade full of sailors – not soldiers.… Continue reading Down By the Banks of Sailor’s Creek
A Visit to Fort Pickens
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/
Take a Pitstop at The Station
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
Espressos in Old Town Winchester
After or before or WHILE you’re exploring Winchester, run – don’t walk – to Espresso Bar & Café. Located in Old Town Winchester, Espresso Bar & Café is the prime spot to grab a cup of coffee, a tasty pastry, or sit and chill with your traveling companions for an hour or two. Step off… Continue reading Espressos in Old Town Winchester
Belle on the Battlefield 