Having finished the Audio book, “Lewis & Clark” by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, I have become completely obsessed with learning more about their expedition. One of the most sobering things to me is how quickly the American West changed. When President Thomas Jefferson sent the Corps of Discovery, lead by Meriwether Lewis and William… Continue reading
My fascination with the Civil War has only deepened over the years, especially as my genealogy research has revealed just how many branches of my own tree were touched by the conflict. On line after line, I’ve discovered ancestors and relatives who served the Union, turning names, regiments, battles and dates in history books into… Continue reading
Tiny Acorns & Mighty Oaks 