Old photos give historical authors a wealth of information because they give unintentional glimpses into everyday life. Don’t overlook the value of these snapshots. Authors are invited to read my post on Almost An Author where I am a column writer for “History in the Making.”
November 19, 1863: Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg for the dedication of a military cemetery. Edward Everett, the main speaker at the event, spoke for two hours. Then the President stepped to the front to deliver the “few appropriate remarks” requested of him.
The President spoke for about two minutes. Applause interrupted his speech at times. Some expressed disappointment over the length of his talk, which was probably highlighted all the more by Everett’s speech. Yet, history records every word spoken by Lincoln to commemorate this important event.
You are invited to read my post about Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address on Almost an Author.
-Sandra Merville Hart
Only 4% of the prairie grass from fifty years ago still exists today. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas wants to change that statistic by protecting this precious ecosystem. Bison again roam the prairie at the preserve. Plan a visit when you are in the area!
How far should Carrie go to help one of the Yankees responsible for destroying nearby Chattanooga while her dear father fights for the Confederacy in far-off Virginia?
If you like Civil War history or histfic, give this story a try! Available in ebook, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.
A Stranger On My Land is the book that Sandra Merville Hart will be highlighting during her time at this Facebook Party. Join Michelle Levigne, Sandra Merville Hart, Saundra Staats McLemore, Tamera Lynn Kraft, Carole Brown, Sharon A. Lavy, and Teresa Hooley Slack at a Facebook Party on Thursday, November 17th, from 6 pm to 9:30 pm Eastern. We’d love to chat with you at the Buckeye Christian Fiction Christmas Book Lovers Party!
Do you know where the first pizza restaurant was in the United States? Hint: it is somewhere in the state of New York!
Can you name the first national river in the United States? Folks living in Arkansas may be able to answer. Find out other fun facts about the state on DevoKids!
Don’t say “cool” in historical novels unless referring to the temperature! Click here to read my writing article on Almost an Author. I welcome your comments!
A special kind of tree thrives in Kisatchi National Forest in Louisiana. Do you know what it is? Hint: this beautiful tree has “knees!”
In 1920, the first commercial radio broadcast took place in Pennsylvania, where it announced the winner of the presidential race. Can you guess which president?
See if you were right at Pennsylvania, the Keystone State.
Discover a few facts about Christopher Columbus to prepare for Columbus Day.
Sandra Merville Hart 