Where Peace Finally Came

 Posted by at 12:04 am  Nick's Blog
Dec 072019
 

The Civil War had dragged on for four long, bloody years, laying the countryside to waste and taking a terrible toll on both soldiers and civilians. By the early days of 1865, it was apparent to Confederate General Robert E. Lee that the end was near. On February 8, 1865 he sent a message to […]

Vicksburg

 Posted by at 12:02 am  Nick's Blog
Mar 142013
 

Terry and I both came down with a case of the crud Tuesday night and didn’t get much sleep. We had planned to get up and out early to play tourist here in Vicksburg, but that wasn’t happening. When the alarm went off we both decided we weren’t ready to face the day yet. Finally, […]