Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Marker to be placed at British War of 1812 fort site in Florida

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Nicolls' Outpost stood atop this large American Indian mound at River Landing Park in Chattahoochee, Florida.  A new historical mark...
Saturday, June 28, 2014

4th of July Fireworks are underway!

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4th of July Fireworks for 2014 are underway! 4th of July fireworks are underway across the South! Tonight (Saturday, 6/28/2014) is the...
Saturday, May 10, 2014

British arrive on the Gulf Coast, 200 years ago today

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Union Jack flies over the Gulf Coast Today marks the 200th anniversary of the arrival of British forces on the Gulf Coast as the War of ...
Saturday, April 26, 2014

Surrender Anniversary in the Carolinas

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Bennett Place State Historic Site Durham, North Carolina 149 years ago today (April 26, 1865), Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston s...
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Azaleas near PEAK at Callaway Gardens in Georgia

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Callaway Gardens If you have been wondering when will be the best time to see the azaleas at Callaway Gardens , now is the time! Locat...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Muskogee Azalea Festival begins but blooms running slow

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Muskogee Azalea Festival Muskogee, Oklahoma The 2014 Muskogee Azalea Festival is underway in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The annual festival beg...
Saturday, March 29, 2014

"Noah": A Southern Christian's Review

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I saw the new Russell Crowe movie "Noah" last night and thought you might find some thoughts about it to be of interest. First...
Thursday, March 27, 2014

Bicentennial of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Alabama

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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought 200 years ago today in the Creek Nation of Alabama. The ou...
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

200th anniversary of Battle Horseshoe Bend is tomorrow

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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Tomorrow (March 27, 2014) will mark the 200th anniversary of the cataclysmic Battle of Horseshoe B...
Monday, March 17, 2014

Mississippi's Singing River - The Mysterious Song of the Pascagoula

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The Pascagoula - Mississippi's "Singing River" Roughly 80 miles long and draining an area of 8,800 square miles along the ...
Saturday, March 1, 2014

New mini-documentary on Battle of Natural Bridge, FL

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Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park My new mini-documentary on the Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida, is now online. You can ...
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Battle of Olustee mini-documentary online for 150th anniversary

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My new mini-documentary on the Battle of Olustee is now online as Florida commemorates the 150th anniversary of its largest Civil War ...
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Chick-fil-A comes to the rescue of stranded drivers in Birmingham

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This is one of the nicest stories I've seen on the national news in a long time. A Chick-fil-A owner and his employees came to the res...
Monday, January 6, 2014

The Atamaha-ha - Sea Monster of the Georgia Coast!

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Home of the Altamaha-ha? One of my favorite Southern monsters is the Altamaha-ha. A massive sea monster or river monster that is said...
Friday, January 3, 2014

The Battle of the St. Mary's (Last Battle of the War of 1812) - Georgia & Florida

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Sailing Vessel on the St. Mary's River Although numerous engagements have claimed the distinction, current research indicates that t...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Battle of Prairie Grove 151st Anniversary

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Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park December 7th marked the 151st anniversary of the bloody Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The ma...
Saturday, November 30, 2013

Best Christmas Lights of 2013 now online!

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Courtesy of Callaway Gardens ExploreSouthernHistory.com's annual list of the South's Best Christmas Lights is now online and u...
Monday, November 11, 2013

Stafford Civil War Park in Virginia preserves memory of Union Army's "Valley Forge"

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Stafford Civil War Park The remarkable new Stafford Civil War Park is a fascinating heritage preserve in Stafford County, Virginia. It ...
Sunday, November 10, 2013

"Night at the Museum coming to Andersonville NHS in Georgia

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Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia is preserves the site of the massive Camp Sumter Ci...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Some new Ghost Stories for Halloween 2013!

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The Ghost of Bellamy Bridge Marianna, Florida One of the most popular pages at ExploreSouthernHistory.com is our collection of stories ...