In the winter of 1853, as Georgia lawmakers assembled in Milledgeville, a bill was introduced that would create a new county from a portion of sprawling DeKalb County. On December 7, on the bill’s second reading and during deliberations in the state Senate, Senator John Collier of DeKalb amended the … [Read more...]
Three Whistles and What They Meant: A Story of Augusta’s Inventive Heartbeat
A few years ago, I was honored to visit the city of Augusta, Georgia as a board member for the Douglas County Museum of Art. I was an attendee of the annual conference for the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries. Between meetings and presentations, I did many things tourists do while in … [Read more...]
Carry Nation: The Hatchet-Wielding Crusader Who Smashed Her Way into History
It was a windy Kansas morning when Carry Nation, black veil flapping like a war flag, packed up a buggy full of rocks and rode into history. Six feet tall and fueled by faith, fury, and a whole lot of Old Testament-style smiting, Carry Nation wasn’t just another woman with a cause—she was a … [Read more...]
The Epic Journey of Goodnight and Loving: How Two Cowboys Changed the West
The American West is full of larger-than-life stories, but few can rival the tale of Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving—two cowboys who forged a legendary cattle trail and left an enduring mark on history. Their partnership, built on grit, vision, and sheer determination, helped shape the cattle … [Read more...]
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