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Memorial Day

  Or Decoration Day, as it used to be called, began in a variety of places throughout the parts of our country impacted by the Civil War. Initially, it was held on different days within different communities.   Questions exist as to when and where the first ceremony was held.  However, all ceremonies began shortly after…

Land in Her Own Name Book Cover

Land in Her Own Name

History is the sum total of choices and actions that make up the past.  A historic record is evidence that is left behind for those in the present and future to read or ignore, interpret, try to understand.   Do you ever wonder about your ancestors? How did they live? What choices did they make?…