Food Shortages and Bread Riots
The majority of Southerners, soldiers and civilians, experienced severe shortages of food early in the Civil War. Keeping the army fed was a large obstacle for the leaders, but keeping [...]
The Great Locomotive Chase: Part Two
Andrews’ plan was to travel as normal as possible to avoid detection, particularly through stations, so he went at a normal speed to keep on the original time frame and [...]
Dr. Mary Walker: A Woman Ahead of Her Time
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was born November 26, 1832 in New York. She was known to challenge the fashion standards of the time, often dressing in [...]
Mary O’Connell and Irish Railroad Workers
Today is Saint Patricks’ Day, a celebration of Irish heritage. Saint Patrick’s Day began, of course, as a religious holiday. But time and customs have transformed it over the years [...]
Female Spies During the Civil War
After 150 years, America is still haunted by the ghosts of its Civil War, whose story has been romanticized for so long it’s hard to keep the facts straight. In [...]
History Bite: The General Store
Before the days of the big box retail store, the general store was one of the most important aspects of life in 1800's America. Here in Tunnel Hill, freight trains [...]