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Author Archives: Sarah Kay Bierle
A Monumental Discussion: Sarah Kay Bierle
Ever played the ice-breaker game “Two Truths & A Lie?” The concept is that everyone makes three statements (usually about themselves) and the others have to guess which are true and which is a lie. Now, let’s be clear, I … Continue reading
Those Seconds Repay Hours Of Research
Earlier this year, I arrived at a genealogy society to give a presentation on Civil War Medicine. I set up my laptop and PowerPoint, projecting my presentation cover image on the large screens. While waiting for the meeting to come … Continue reading
The Killer Angels: Soldiers Of Gettysburg – The Stage Play
On July 2, 1863, Confederate General Longstreet’s divisions swept toward the left flank of the Union line anchored on Cemetery Ridge and resting precariously in the Peach Orchard, Wheat Field, and Little Round Top. As the story goes, Colonel Chamberlain … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Authors, Civil War in Pop Culture, Memory, Upcoming Events
Tagged Brian Newall, Brock Joseph, California, Civil War on stage, Fullerton California, Gettysburg, history in the arts, James Longstreet, John Buford, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, local theater, Maverick Theater, Michael Shaara, Robert E. Lee, stageplay, The Killer Angels, Thomas Chamberlain
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An Adventure With Dad
It’s Father’s Day! Fathers are often praised for taking their sons on “manly adventures” – camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, rock climbing at the gym, or other activities. As I was thinking about those types of adventures my brothers did with … Continue reading
My Favorite Historical Person: Who’s On The Blog Header?
A logo is supposed to “brand” whatever it represents. A logo is supposed to tell something about that item, company, or institution at first glance. While some might consider it a stretch to say a two week blog series needs … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities
Tagged Anna Jackson, blog header, Charles F. Adams, favorite17, Henry Adams, Mary Anna Jackson, photographs
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My Favorite Historical Person: Sarah Broadhead
“The following pages were begun for no other purpose and with no other thought than to aid in whiling away time filled up with anxiety, apprehension, and danger; and after the danger had passed away, the practice of noting down … Continue reading
Gazette665’s 2017 Conference Report
It’s been just over ten days since the Civil War history conference hosted by Gazette665 on Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Unbelievable how quickly time flies!) Since the event had a few promotional articles and mentions via Emerging Civil War’s blog, social … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War Events, Speakers Bureau
Tagged 1862: Searching For Victory, Bruce Smith, California Civil War Conference, Civil War Conference, David T. Dixon, educational, Gazette665, Mark Schoenberger, Meg Groeling, Michael K. Shaffer, Michael L. Oddenino, Sarah Bierle, Southern California, speakers, Temecula Civil War Conference
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Trying Something New – Live Tweeting @Gazette665 Civil War History Conference
In the last few months, I’ve shared about the upcoming Civil War History Conference in Southern California. I realize that many readers probably live on the East Coast (where the battlefields are) and probably aren’t going to make the trek … Continue reading
A Mother At Petersburg
The Confederate lines around Petersburg, Virginia, broke in the first days of April 1865. As Lee’s army headed west into the Appomattox Campaign, Union troops occupied the small city that had been the heart and namesake of a nine month … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Holidays, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged Appomattox Campaign, Civil War Era Mothers, fanny gordon, frances gordon, general gordon, John B. Gordon, Jubal A. Early, Mothers, Mothers Day, mrs. gordon, Petersburg, sentry, Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, Surrender, Ulysses S. Grant
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