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Tag Archives: Civil War
Fort Morgan
It was 72F today and quite windy. Storms are very slowly making their way here. Probably see the rain on Friday. Traffic is increasing and we are seeing more and more young people walking towards the beach. We took a drive … Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Daily Post, March
Tagged Civil War, Fort Morgan, Mobile Bay, National Historic Landmark
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Torreya Hike
Torreya State Park is named for the Torreya Tree. This tree is one of the oldest tree species on earth. It was discovered here in 1835. The Gregory House used to be on the other side of the river. When … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Post, February, Florida
Tagged Civil War, Hammock Landing Battery, Hiking, State Parks, Torreya State Park, Torreya Taxifolia
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Gettysburg, Day 2
Since the sun was out this morning we went out early for some picture-taking before the clouds returned. We returned to the Gettysburg Battlefield to get a shot of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. It is built of Alabama limestone … Continue reading
Posted in April, Daily Post, Pennsylvania
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Cemeteries, Civil War, Covered Bridges, Diorama, Food, Gettysburg, Gettysburg Address, Lincoln, Minnesota, Monuments, Presidents
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Gettysburg, PA
It rained all day yesterday so we just stayed in. But today was better so north we go! We have crossed the Mason-Dixon line into Pennsylvania and are no longer in the south. Gettysburg and it’s famous Civil War Battlefield … Continue reading
Posted in April, Daily Post, Pennsylvania
Tagged Battlefields, Campgrounds, Civil War, Gettysburg, Passport America
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Sculptures, Statues, and Monuments
We moved to Americamps RV Park just north of Richmond, Virginia. We checked in early because weather reports indicated it could rain and we wanted to avoid having to get set up in the rain. The park was booked up … Continue reading
Posted in April, Daily Post, Virginia
Tagged American History, Civil War, George Washington, History, Revolutionary War, Richmond VA, Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson
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Natchez Trace Parkway
What a beautiful day, blue sky, sunshine, and 67 degrees. We left the Walmart parking lot this morning to continue our trek up the Natchez Trace Parkway. We have been stopping at most of the points of interest and historical … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Post, March, Mississippi
Tagged Campsite, Civil War, Natchez Trace Parkway, State Parks, Tishomingo State Park
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