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Here’s your chance to meet nationally acclaimed artist   Mort Künstler . He will sign prints of his new painting “Capitol Farewell,” featuri...

My journey continues this week. Please come on out and let's chat a spell if you are in the area. Everyone is welcomed at any of the...

Well, today's the day... the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the battle of Gettysburg. I'll be the first to admit it: Get...

Several people have asked, but no, I'm not going to either of the Gettysburg reenactments. Been there and done that - twice. I was a...

So as I concluded my work on Watauga County and the War, I have come up with one final question: is Watauga County the best-written abou...

Friends - these are all Confederate Veterans Reunion photographs from Watauga County. I am looking for better copies. Any help would be ...

The first two weeks of this month were not that busy. That's going to change starting tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you around!...

Ok, that is a very lofty title. The idea is based upon a project being developed by a couple of my friends from Appalachian State Universi...

Folks - I've had this article for a very long time, but I do not know just who "Nelson" is. Any clues? This is from the Ra...

This past weekend, I had a chance to visit Latta Plantation, in Mecklenburg County, near Huntersville. For whatever reasons, it was my fir...

In writing about the War in Watauga County, it is my goal to include as many details as possible. In the past couple of weeks, I have ...

Ok, so I probably will not make every town this upcoming week, but I will be on the road. Monday, April 8, 2013 -   Lt. F. C. Frazier...

See this photo? It was taken this morning at the Vance Birthplace near Weaverville. The person who recommended closing this state hist...

This upcoming Saturday, I have the pleasure of being one of the judges in the regional competition for the National History Day. It is a...

(Weaverville, NC) – Nearly 150 years after the final shots of the Civil War were fired, a new wave of volunteers will descend on America’s b...

RALEIGH – Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “ Freedom, Sac...

RALEIGH – Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics ...

On Wednesday, North Carolina governor Pat McCrory announced his budget proposal for 2013-2015. While there is much to be applauded in th...

Often, I get emails of people wanting a photo of their Confederate ancestor, or one of the regiment that their ancestor fought in. And m...

I'll be hitting the road again this evening. Tonight, I'll be speaking to the Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Ramseur Camp, SCV. They meet ...