Category: Museums
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New Orleans when it wasn’t easy
“…respectfully request for a pardon of six hours a day for the purpose of exercising in New Orleans” wrote Lt Henry M McClendon as a prisoner in the U. S. Customs House in New Orleans. A neighbor to my 2xgreatgrandUncle George M. Hill. both men had been captured, Henry on Nov 22, 1863 at Camp…
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Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail

Treat yourself to a walk or bike ride along a section of this Rails to Trails Heritage Trail along Arkansas Delta.
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Military Musings

I’m into my fourth day of exploring Charleston, WVA. I extended my stay to the end of the week because the folks at the State Archives are wonderful. I can also walk the town to explore its history, food, and music. And after 35 days, my butt is tired of sitting on a train, or…
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Livermush & Cheerwine

When I remember to eat, it is usually because I see an advertisement for some type of food I’m not familiar. Or I need protein, specifically eggs. Which is how I learned about Livermush. According to https://www.romanticasheville.com/livermush_festival.htm Livermush is a “southern food product composed of pig liver, head parts, and cornmeal.” Seasoned with pepper and…

