by Jessica James | Aug 2, 2021 | People
The real story of Davy Crockett reveals that he was among the rarest of American icons: A legendary hero, explorer, hunter, soldier, pioneer and politician. Ask someone what they know about Davy Crockett and they will probably tell you about his colorful persona as...
by Jessica James | Jun 14, 2021 | People
Many people ask, “Has a woman ever received the Medal of Honor?” Any story about Medal of Honor recipients is intriguing and inspiring, but it’s interesting to note that of the more than 3,500 awarded, only one was to a woman. Has A Woman Ever...
by Jessica James | Apr 23, 2021 | Old Houses, People
I love stories about women who made significant contributions to American history, so when I visited Walnut Grove Plantation in Roebuck, S.C.,I was happy to get to learn about Catherine “Kate” Barry, a heroine of the American Revolutionary War. As you can see from the...
by Jessica James | Apr 1, 2021 | Cemeteries, People
Some links in this story might use affiliate codes. Please see our privacy policy for more information. I love discovering new tidbits about Southern heritage, but I don’t think I expected to stumble across such a poignant and tragic family tale in an old...
by Jessica James | Feb 21, 2021 | Gettysburg, People
The story of old John Burns, who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg, is an interesting one. I call him “old” because was a veteran of the War of 1812, and was 69 when he picked up his musket during the first day of the Battle. The fire of patriotism...
by Jessica James | Jan 28, 2021 | Old Houses, People
Getting the opportunity to visit a Mosby Ranger safe house is a dream come true for anyone who is interested in the history of northern Virginia and the Civil War. It always amazes me how we drive by houses every day without knowing the history that took place within...
