Spring Hill, Tennessee My family is a sucker for historical sites. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no better place to learn history than where it happened. Over the years, we’ve visited dozens, if not hundreds of sites of historical significance but some of my favorites remain the Civil War sites in the South…
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Marietta Confederate Cemetery- near Atlanta, Georgia
The Marietta Confederate Cemetery 381 Powder Springs St. Marietta, GA -Open dusk to dawn daily While searching for a laundry mat near Atlanta, we came upon a sign for the Marietta Confederate Cemetery. Not one to pass up a learning opportunity, especially in regards to the Civil War, we followed the signs to the wrought iron gates…
Pea Ridge National Military Park in Arkansas
Today I’m welcoming my dear friend, Lana, as my first guest poster. I met Lana and her family when we first arrived in Alabama and though she’s since moved with her family, I still love to hear about the many outings she takes with her children. Pea Ridge National Military Park Pea Ridge National Military Park…
Buffalo Soldier Memorial
Well, it’s nearly the first Friday of the month which means it’s time for Field Trip Friday. My family has taken our classroom out into the world quite a bit lately. Last week we attended a special program at Earlyworks in Alabama and traveled back in time to the days just after the Civil War. …
