When looking for front page ideas, we’re always checking our “On This Day” history calendar. And guess what. Nearly every summer day marks some sort of Civil War anniversary. In 1862, the Second Battle of Bull Run dominated the week’s news; lasting from August 28 to 30.
Two years later the War was nearing its inevitable [...]
Archive for August, 2007
This Day in History: Petersburg National Battlefield
Posted in Uncategorized on August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This Day in History: Manassas National Battlefield
Posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
When looking for front page ideas, we’re always checking our “On This Day” history calendar. And guess what. Nearly every summer day marks some sort of Civil War anniversary. First Petersburg here, Second Chattanooga there, Third Fredericksburg everywhere. This week is no different. August 28 marks the 145th Anniversary of the opening of Second [...]
Family Reunion Week: Congaree National Park
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Boardwalk, Family Tree, Redwoods, South Carolina, Swamp, Tall Trees on August 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Every ten years or so Michael’s family has a reunion. All the descendants of his great grandmother (mother’s side) gather somewhere in the greater Reading, Pennsylvania area. Last weekend was that weekend and a good time was had by all, especially we caught up with the many people we hadn’t seen since – well – [...]
Family Reunion Week: Redwood State and National Parks
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Every ten years or so Michael’s family has a reunion. All the descendants of his great grandmother (mother’s side) gather somewhere in the greater Reading, Pennsylvania area. Last weekend was that weekend and a good time was had by all, especially when the hotel brought out the dress-your-own soft pretzel table!
When we weren’t gorging ourselves [...]
Flea Market Week: Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Posted in Uncategorized on August 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This week we are doing what we’ve (actually) done nearly every weekend this summer: sell stuff at a yard sale or flea market. We’re celebrating National Park Sites that honor good old fashioned commerce.
As some of our dear readers may know, Gab’s parents recently sold their house and are in the process of moving to [...]
Flea Market Week: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This week we are doing what we’ve (actually) done nearly every weekend this summer: sell stuff at a yard sale or flea market. We’re celebrating National Park Sites that honor good old fashioned commerce.
As some of our dear readers may know, Gab’s parents recently sold their house and are in the process of moving to [...]
The Simpsons Week: Springfield Armory NHS and Hoops Hall of Fame
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Last week we delved into the National Parks of Harry Potter, imagining the little magician as written by Park-honored America writers. This week we’re looking at another cultural phenomenon and another hit summer film: The Simpsons Movie. But which National Park Sites will we choose? Parks that honor Simpsons? Er, couldn’t come up with any? [...]
The Simpsons Week: Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
Posted in National Battlefield, tagged Brad Pitt, Springfield, The Simpsons, Wilson's Creek on August 1, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Last Week we delved into the National Parks of Harry Potter, imagining the little magician as written by Park-honored America writers. This week we’re looking at another cultural phenomenon and another hit summer film: The Simpsons Movie. But which National Park Sites will we choose? Parks that honor Simpsons? Er, couldn’t come up with any? [...]
