If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
I became familiar with the Sluss Massacre several years ago. Recently I found this account that was published in the July 13, 1928 issue of the Southwest Virginia Enterprise in
During the Revolutionary War, Nancy Ann (Morgan) Hart was living with her family in Georgia’s Broad River Valley. She was a cousin of the Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan. A
Several years ago I found an interesting affidavit from June 2, 1847 which reads: “You, Benjamin Wallingford, do solemnly swear that the five scalps now produced are the scalps of
There are two historic sites near my residence that portray life circa 1800. As a volunteer, I often heard visitors say that “they wished they had lived back then”. Life
General Joseph Martin Jr. was born to Capt. Joseph and Susannah Martin in 1740. Joseph Sr. left 300 acres to Joseph Jr. at his death in 1762. Nearby neighbors included
Five Medals, His Life & Times Five Medals. Some folks who frequent this website are familiar with the name. Some are not. For those who are, some only know the
Martha Ann Honeywell (1786–1856) was born without hands or forearms. However, she produced quality silhouettes and embroidery using only her mouth and her toes. One of her advertisements claimed
Many people have heard stories concerning David Morgan (1721-1813) and his fight with two Indians that were attacking his children. There are several versions of this story… Below are
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin