Friday, November 26, 2010

Apalachicola Bay Oysters - Rich History of the World's Best Oyster

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Pic by Betty Gilbert Davis Many top chefs and culinary experts have proclaimed it as the world's best oyster and any oyster lover who...
Thursday, November 11, 2010

Ocala Historic District - Ocala, Florida

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The Ocala Historic District in Florida covers 173 acres and includes more than 200 noteworthy structures, making it one of the most fascinat...
Saturday, November 6, 2010

Silver Springs & the Silver River - Ocala, Florida

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One of the most beautiful places in the South, Silver Springs is a massive natural spring on the outskirts of Ocala, Florida. Along with 2...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Expanded Edition of "The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida" is now available

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The new expanded edition of my book, The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida: The Confederate Defense of Tallahassee , is now available. Thi...
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Battle of Yorktown - Yorktown, Virginia

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On October 17, 1781, one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the world was enacted at the town of Yorktown, Virginia. A little ...
Saturday, October 30, 2010

Ghost Stories & Tales of the Unexplained that you might like...

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Halloween is upon us again and whether you are "for" the holiday or "against" it, I thought you might enjoy reading some...
Monday, October 25, 2010

Battle of Sunshine Church - Round Oak, Georgia

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By the time his 2,000+ man force approached the little country chapel called Sunshine Church on July 31, 1864, Union General George H. Stone...
Friday, October 22, 2010

Ghosts of the Russ House - Marianna, Florida

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Built in 1895, the historic Russ House in Marianna is one of the most beautiful old houses in Florida. Some say it is also one of the most h...
Thursday, October 21, 2010

Battle of Dunlap Hill (Dunlap's Farm) - Macon, Georgia

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On July 30, 1864, things began to go very wrong for Union General George Stoneman's raid into Middle Georgia when he came up against Con...
Monday, October 18, 2010

The Edgefield Ghost - A Poltergeist in Antebellum South Carolina

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Ghost stories abound in the South, but few are as well documented as an incident that took place in the Edgefield District of South Carolina...
Saturday, October 16, 2010

Leaf Change turnining the Alabama Mountains Gold and Red

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The staff at Cheaha Lodge at Cheaha State Park in Alabama reports that the drive up the mountain from Talladega is beginning to take on exce...
Monday, October 4, 2010

Talimena Scenic Drive - Arkansas & Oklahoma

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With the first cool weather of fall now in the air, it is a great time to explore some of the beautiful and historic scenic roads and byways...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Edgar Cayce - The Sleeping Prophet in Selma, Alabama

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Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) was one of the most unique individuals of the early 20th century. Born in Kentucky, he was a psychic that many cal...
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Friday, September 17, 2010

The Battle of Griswoldville, Georgia - Opposing Sherman's March to the Sea

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The only major infantry fight of Sherman's March to the Sea was the Battle of Griswoldville, fought just outside of Macon, Georgia, on N...
Friday, August 20, 2010

St. Augustine, Florida - New Section Now Online!

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St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest city in the continental United States. Founded by the Spanish in 1565, it has been occupied ever since...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Columbus, Georgia - Historic City on the Chattahoochee

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Columbus, Georgia, has been visited by untold thousands of Americans over the years, many of them because they were stationed at the U.S. Ar...
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Elizabeth Female Academy - A Reminder of Audubon in Mississippi

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John James Audubon is remembered today as one of the finest naturalists ever to explore the North American continent. He is memorialized in ...
Monday, July 19, 2010

Washington, Georgia - Historic Antebellum City

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Founded as a frontier fort before the American Revolution, the charming small city of Washington, Georgia, is a jewel of antebellum architec...
Friday, July 16, 2010

New EcoTourism Page now online at ExploreSouthernHistory.com

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Life in the South is and always has been tightly connected with nature. From the prehistoric days of the Indian hunters to today, the people...
Thursday, July 15, 2010

Mount Locust Inn & Plantation - Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi

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Mount Locust, located atop a hill at the 15.5 mile marker of the Natchez Trace Parkway, is one of the most important historic sites along th...