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Civil War Cooking: Harvesting a “Mess of Beans” During Battle

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

By July 2, 1863, Joseph Broadhead just wanted a good meal. In the past week, he had experienced more adventures than he ever wanted to and now had no way to stop or change the battle unfolding in his community. … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Historical Person: Sarah Broadhead

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

“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 →

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