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I am a former Naval Aviator turned Historian and I promote museums as well as explore real world locations where the giants of history walked before us.

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Infamous Prisons of the Civil War

Second only to Andersonville in deaths and infamy…Libby Prison was a Confederate prison in Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It was a three-story brick warehouse that had been used as a tobacco factory before the war. The prison was located on Cary Street, near the James River. Libby Prison was designated to hold…

How to Visit Jimmy Stewart’s Hometown

Jimmy Stewart is one of the all-time great actors…and a top favorite with the Walk with History team. When we had the opportunity to visit his hometown we took it…and we have some tips and tricks to help you visit too! This video is also a behind-the-scenes look at how we visit all these historic…

Podcast Episode 63: Visiting Appomattox Courthouse

Most people think the American Civil War ended in the courthouse in Appomattox, Virginia…and most people are mistaken. Join us as we talk about where the surrender took place and the name of the city where Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee carried out this historic event. Transcript Visiting Appomattox Courthouse and the Surrender…

The Civil War did NOT End in the Appomattox Court House

Most people think the American Civil War ended in the courthouse in Appomattox, Virginia…and most people are mistaken. Join us as we show you where the surrender took place and the name of the city where Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee carried out this historic event.

The history of True Grit: 1969 vs 2010

In our first ever “Watch with History”, we compare the 1969 and 2010 versions of the movie “True Grit.” While the 2010 version has better cinematography, we prefer the characters and humor in the 1969 version. Both versions follow the story of a young girl seeking revenge for her father’s murder in the American Old…

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