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For those of you who weren't aware of this historical tidbit, we are now in year two of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (or the War Between the States as my husband calls it). Since he's an avid history lover and this is one of the many time periods he enjoys reading about it, I visited the www.nccivilwar150.com website for a list of upcoming events that we might be able to attend.

And I found one that I would interesting, for this next Monday. During all my quilt show forays, I've found a newly released book that has not only quilt patterns but also historical information on how quilts were used in the Underground Railroad.  If you like spy stories, you'll definitely find this intriguing.

And while Monday's lecture is not about quilts, it is about a slave escape. An author will be giving a guest lecture at the History Museum (and of course selling and signing her book) based on the story of Mary Walker (who the American girl doll Addy comes from). This is more my type of history lecture. :) Had my history classes been filled with more personal stories and less dates, names, and facts, I might have found it a lot more interesting. It's funny how our tastes change and our horizons broaden as we age.
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Unknown said…
Wish I could hang out with you - that lecture sounds really interesting! Love you, Monica. <3
February 7, 2012 at 2:02 AM
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