On July 1, I got to tour Bolton, a neighborhood north of Atlanta that was once its own independent community. These photos were originally posted on my Peach State Past social media site. Special thanks to Larry Davis for showing me around this area! Right in the heart of Bolton is a tunnel traveling beneathContinue reading “Trip Photos – Bolton”
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Trip Photos – Decatur
The following photos were taken on a research trip to the DeKalb History Center on June 27. They were originally posted on my social media site Peach State Past. The DeKalb County History Center is housed inside the historic 1898 courthouse. The building suffered a major fire in 1916 but was repaired soon afterward, thoughContinue reading “Trip Photos – Decatur”
Collection Highlight: Coronation Mugs
Recently, I was able to acquire several commemorative coronation mugs stretching from 1902 to 1953. Except for Charles III, these mugs represent every British monarch since Queen Victoria. The three more recent mugs were family pieces, while the earliest two came from eBay. Edward VII The first of these mugs is from Edward VII, theContinue reading “Collection Highlight: Coronation Mugs”
Theodore Roosevelt and Nature
Many who know me well know I have a fascination with Theodore Roosevelt. Nature and the environment played a significant role in the persona of the “Bull Moose,” and he was always proud of his adventures across the globe. I have read several books on Roosevelt and nature, and each approaches this aspect of hisContinue reading “Theodore Roosevelt and Nature”
New Article: Mirages of Colonial Spain
My latest article can be found in the Summer 2024 edition of Georgia Backroads magazine. Titled “Mirages of Colonial Spain,” it tells the story of the forgotten Spanish missions of Georgia and the parks created in the 1930s to preserve their history. Information about purchasing this edition of the magazine can be found here: GeorgiaContinue reading “New Article: Mirages of Colonial Spain”
Solving a Mystery: Gilded Age Vacation Photos
These photos from my collection were taken using a Pocket Kodak, a camera produced between 1895 and 1905. While the location of the photos was initially unidentified, there were several clues that solved the mystery. In the back of the first photo, a large Gilded Age beach resort can be seen. It appears again inContinue reading “Solving a Mystery: Gilded Age Vacation Photos”
The VOC and the Rise of the Modern Corporation
This paper on the Dutch East India Company (or VOC) was written for a high school-level World History class.
Ages of Contradictions
The following paper was written for a class at the Timothy Ministry, a homeschool co-op in Woodstock, Georgia. The version below was published in the Timothy Ministry History Club Journal in 2023, a project where I served as editor. The homework question that prompted the paper was: “How did the United States change between 1865Continue reading “Ages of Contradictions”
Kennesaw First Baptist Church
The article below was written for Around Kennesaw magazine, but the magazine closed before it could be published. It is about the history of Kennesaw First Baptist Church. It was intended to be a companion to a June 2022 on Kennesaw United Methodist Church. ~~~ In 1877, Rev. J. A. McMurray and Rev. W. H. Dean cameContinue reading “Kennesaw First Baptist Church”
Veterans of Kennesaw
The article below was written for Around Kennesaw magazine, but the magazine closed before it could be published. It is about the veterans of Kennesaw, and was planned to be released around Veterans Day 2023. ~~~ In honor of Veterans Day, I wanted to share the stories of a series of veterans who have lived in ourContinue reading “Veterans of Kennesaw”
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