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Allan Powell: The case for optimism is still fragile
Every year, I visit the AAUW book sale and look for “oldies” and “goodies” missed earlier. This year, I spotted a copy of Voltaire’s “Candide,” which readers find liberally quoted in history and literature books....Tags: Religion and Belief, William James, Trips and Vacations, Philosophy, Travel
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Martinsburg's heritage includes start of Hack Wilson's Hall of Fame career
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comNine years before Hall of Famer Lewis Robert “Hack” Wilson set the yet-to-be-broken Major League Baseball single-season record for runs batted in, he got his professional start in Martinsburg. Wilson, who is buried in Rosedale Cemetery in...Tags: Transportation, Baseball, Career and Workplace, Chicago White Sox, Railway Transportation
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Records show Bush's frontier war record
Harry Enoch, Sun columnist and local historian, has prepared a series of articles from his upcoming book about one of the area’s most important pioneers, Capt. Billy Bush. Dunmore’s War, 1774 In April 1774, open hostilities broke out on the...
Tags: Greenbrier, Government, Ohio River, Elections, Botetourt County
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Bush clan attempts to settle in Kentucky
Harry Enoch, Sun columnist and local historian, has prepared a series of articles from his upcoming book about one of the area’s most important pioneers, Capt. Billy Bush. Southwest Virginia Castlewood on Clinch, 1771 After Billy Bush left home,...
Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Botetourt County, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Celebrate diversity at multicultural festival
Tomahawk-throwing, fire-breathing and belly dancing are a few of the eclectic sights you will see this weekend at the Museum of Indian Culture's annual Artifest. The family-friendly festival provides an opportunity for many ethnic groups to celebrate...Tags: Arts and Culture, Easter, Museum of Indian Culture, Festive Events, Museums
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European author's book on George Washington wins $50K prize at Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — A European author's take on the father of our country has won the $50,000 annual George Washington Book Prize. Stephen Brumwell's book, "George Washington: Gentleman Warrior," focuses on the earlier years of Washington's...Tags: Authors, Mount Vernon, Washington College (Maryland), Chestertown
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Discovering Historic Plymouth
The Hartford CourantThe plan was a good one. I would drive out to Plymouth and hike a place called Peat Swamp Woods and explore the ruins of an old carriage factory. Then I discovered Plymouth's historic Main Street, so I took a few detours into the past before heading into...Tags: Manchester, Wetlands, Terryville, War of 1812
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Charles de Langlade subject of Mackinaw Area Historical Society program
MACKINAW CITY -- The Mackinaw Area Historical Society will present a program on French-Indian leader Charles de Langlade, who was made second in command at Fort Michilimackinac in 1757. Local historians Sandy Planisek and Jim Tamlyn will present the...
Tags: Arts and Culture, France
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Fort Dewart celebration plans taking shape
Daily American Staff WriterAt least 70 members of Clan Maclean will join their Scottish chief in Bedford County this September to honor their ancestor’s establishment of Fort Dewart. Organizers have set the attendance number as plans continue taking shape for the...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Human Interest
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How Postal Service, pit bulls intertwine: history can be bizarre
At a pivotal point in history, the deputy postmaster for all the American colonies arrived in Bethlehem because of a grave threat to Pennsylvania, where the French and their Indian allies were winning the French and Indian War. If emergency defensive...Tags: U.S. Postal Service, Bethlehem (Northampton, Pennsylvania), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Justice and Rights
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Folmont resident intrigued by Miller's tavern
Daily American Staff WriterALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP — In the late 1700s there weren't many nightlife options in the Laurel Highlands. When tired and thirsty pioneers made their way over the Allegheny Front to the border of modern-day Allegheny Township — a 1,000-foot...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Pittsburgh, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Dining and Drinking, Wars and Interventions
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Best Historical Novel Duos
Blogging with Bill WhiteI'm still swamped, so my list today is somewhat truncated. I figured I'd let you guys do the work. My question is: Who are the best duos in historical fiction? I read a lot of the stuff, so I'll offer......
Jun 22, 2012
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May 11, 2012
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Jun 7, 2013
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May 31, 2013
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Jun 5, 2013
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May 22, 2013
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Apr 11, 2013
|Column| Hartford Courant
Apr 4, 2013
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Mar 16, 2013
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Feb 9, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Jan 12, 2013
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Dec 14, 2012
| Allentown Morning Call
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