Lewis and Clark are known for their expedition across the west in the early 1800s…but many people don’t remember what happened afterwards. Even MORE people aren’t aware of the grizzly nature of Lewis’ death and why there are questions around it to this day. Intro: 0:00Who is Meriwether Lewis?: 0:19After the Lewis and Clark expedition:Continue reading “The Mysterious End of Meriwether Lewis”
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How to RESEARCH a Historic Marker (part 2)
I show you how I researched during my work to put up a historic marker in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. This marker is dedicated to the first documented lynching in Memphis, that occurred on January 1st, 1851. While I was never able to find the actual name of the enslaved man that was killed, I talkContinue reading “How to RESEARCH a Historic Marker (part 2)”
How to Research for a Historic Marker
I talk about my work to put up a historic marker in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. This marker is dedicated to the first documented lynching in Memphis, that occurred on January 1st, 1851. While I was never able to find the actual name of the enslaved man that was killed, I talk you through how IContinue reading “How to Research for a Historic Marker”
History of the FIRST HOME Elvis Ever Bought
I visited Memphis and of course I had to visit Graceland as well as the first home that Elvis ever purchased!! (before Graceland) Join me as I explore these historic locations, teach out a bit about their history, and talk about how Elvis still lives through his connections to the Memphis community. Intro 0:00Elvis’s FirstContinue reading “History of the FIRST HOME Elvis Ever Bought”
Who Was Nathan Bedford Forrest?
I talk about the history and controversy of Nathan Bedford Forrest while taking you around the statue of him in Memphis, Tennessee.