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...]
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Peruse Lisa's general posts as well as entries from her Every Now and Then, Georgia On My Mind, and History is Elementary blogs.
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...]
The Remarkable Journey of the Flying Cloud
In 1851, the race to the California goldfields was in full swing. Men with dreams of striking it rich sought the fastest route from the East Coast to San Francisco. However, speed was a relative concept at the time. Overland travel took at least six arduous months, requiring pioneers to endure … [Read more...]
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