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An execution… a ghost’s last hymn… and a curse fulfilled(?)
As I’ve mentioned several times in my postings throughout the month, October brings to mind stories of witches and ghosts, but one ghost story captures my thinking frequently throughout the month. I suppose, one can almost say that it literally “haunts” me. The story actually developed over time, with each piece of information I uncovered […]
On the Death of Mrs. Fannie S. Gibbons…
October 22, 2010 by Robert Moore
THE breath of Spring is nigh–it comes once more To glad the Earth where Winter’s frown hath been, And violets their fragrant incense pour On flowery paths, through dewy meadows green; But all in vain they smile for us–we mourn For thee, sweet Blossom, from our bosoms torn. The birds, gay warblers, flit from tree […]
Death and Mourning in the Civil War… courtesy of the Museum of the Confederacy
October 21, 2010 by Robert Moore
I bet Ben would have liked blogging…
October 16, 2010 by Robert Moore
If he would inform, he must advance regularly from Things known to things unknown, distinctly without Confusion, and the lower he begins the better. It is a common Fault in Writers, to allow their Readers too much knowledge: They begin with that which should be the Middle, and skipping backwards and forwards, ’tis impossible for […]
Plumb Grove – home of Jonathan Nesbitt, Jr.
October 11, 2010 by Robert Moore
I’ve got some photos that I took a couple of weeks back while on my road trip to Four Locks and Clear Spring, and I thought that I might as well put them on here for everyone to enjoy. I didn’t include them in the tour that weekend because there is no known tie between […]
How did the doctor “take care” of the witch?
October 8, 2010 by Robert Moore
Just thinking back to how the doctor “saw to it” that the witch that “cursed” my great-great grandmother would be “in hell by morning.” Frankly, we will probably never know his method, and will wonder about the wide range of possibilities. Still, Samuel Kercheval did mention a couple of methods by which one could “cure… […]
About Geotag blogging
October 2, 2010 by Robert Moore
http://www.emich.be/en/2007/03/29/wordpress-geotagging-plugin/
Geotag test 2- Confederate section, Thornrose Cemetery
October 2, 2010 by Robert Moore
Just a test of the Geotag feature, but, while I’m here… this section of land was used for burying both Union and Confederate dead who usually died while in the Confederate hospital that I just mentioned in the last post. The Union dead were later removed to the National Cemetery just to the east, and […]
Backtrack to Dam 5
September 26, 2010 by Robert Moore
I couldn’t resist… Dam 5 offers one of those rare opportunities to expand on Cyrus’ story, though, at best, it’s an indirect weave into the overall story. But before I start, I have to say, its incredibly cool to live blog on the move. You see, I’m sitting on the stone ledge above the roaring […]
Walking in the shadow of Cyrus – 2:19 p.m., 9/25/2010
September 25, 2010 by Robert Moore
This is the first part of a different sort of post… carried over the course of the next 16 hours or so. Call it an experiment, if you like… on a couple of levels actually. I’m checking-out the potential uses for live, roaming blogging, and, it so happens that I’m staying tonight in one of […]
One of my finds while in Kansas City
September 15, 2010 by Robert Moore
No, not Civil War-related, but family-related… I had just finished visiting the National World War I Museum, and having spotted the Spanish-American War Monument, I drove over to it to snap a shot or two. But then, I saw this monument on a hill within site of the Span-Am monument. Intrigued, I took a walk […]
The C&O Canal in 1917, courtesy of Thomas A. Edison…
September 13, 2010 by Robert Moore
When scrolling through YouTube last night in search of Seldom Scene’s rendition of the C&O Canal, I also found this rare treat. Just keep in mind, these are silent, but the scenes of cargo-hauling boats moving along the canal is something that has been lost to the ages. Part III has some great moving imagery […]
Seldom Scene’s rendition of the C&O Canal
September 12, 2010 by Robert Moore
As those who frequent this blog know, I also have interests in the history of the C&O Canal. So, when I saw this, I thought I’d share… “Hey, hey, hey, Lock Ready!” For more video footage of the canal, but in action in 1917, check out the follow-up post.
When a little goes a long way
September 8, 2010 by Robert Moore
Taking time to walk through the Winchester National Cemetery, it’s obvious the purpose for which this cemetery was made… as a place in which to bury (actually, rebury) Union soldiers. In addition to the graves that dot this relatively small parcel of land, there are also a number of monuments recognizing the sacrifices of men […]
The Milam Apple
September 7, 2010 by Robert Moore
Those who are regulars here know that I have an interest in antique apples. Among those varieties is the Milam. In all likelihood, most who read this probably won’t know about this variety. It’s not as popular as those you find in the grocery stores today… at least not popular today as it was in […]
A clash of “tennials”
September 2, 2010 by Robert Moore
As we are all aware, we are now in the midst of the Civil War Sesquicentennial. Things have been underway for a while, and, as Kevin points out… while it might not be as big a deal as some might hope, there is still… something, somewhere going on. Oftentimes, there is more going on than […]
How our expectations of interaction design impact our delivery as historians
August 31, 2010 by Robert Moore
I don’t think you see it on a massive scale at this time, but I think the historical author… the historical deliverer… is going to be challenged in times to come (if not already). We are trained, more or less, in a traditional style, centered mostly around print media. There is a certain way that […]
Yes, but would you really want to have lived back then?
August 13, 2010 by Robert Moore
Quick post based on passing thought. How many who study the Civil War would like the chance to experience it? Be that for a day, a week, a month… or whatever… how many actually “try” to experience it through living history, reenactments, etc. Now, how many would like to give WW1 a try? As for […]
WW1 numbers per state
August 13, 2010 by Robert Moore
What does all of this mean? Stay tuned for more discussion… Photo of an exhibit panel at the National WW1 Museum in Kansas City. * Sorry… the image isn’t as clear as I would prefer, but about the best I can do with the features available with the Droid.
A scene from “The Colt”: a one-on-one encounter, and Southern Unionism
August 3, 2010 by Robert Moore
I had planned on continuing along my recently staked-out digital history path today, but time being short today, I’ll need to put that off till later this week. Still, wanting to continue some sort of flow on the blog, I do have just enough time to post something about a movie I’ve been meaning to […]
“Hell no, our kids won’t go!”
July 30, 2010 by Robert Moore
I was going to post another installment of D.H. Strother’s “Recollections” today, but will hold off till tomorrow. I saw something posted by David over at Inconvenient South that caught my eye. David cites an article (from The Journal of American History, and written by Jeanette Keith) published in 2001 focused on Southern draft resistance […]
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