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December 17, 2014
Civil War Christmas
Here is a link to my latest article on the Street Caroline Blog about Christmas during the Civil War! Enjoy and Marry Christmas!
http://streetcaroline.com/?p=6167
http://streetcaroline.com/?p=6167
December 13, 2014
Amazon Sale
Interested in "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears": Spiritualism in Abraham Lincoln's White House? Amazon is having a 25% off sale which ends on December 14th at 11:59 est. For more details, follow the link!
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December 10, 2014
A White House Seance
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December 8, 2014
Gettysburg Remembrance Day 2014 Part 1
In November I went to Gettysburg, PA for my first Remembrance Day. It was an incredible experience, and incredibly cold! But I managed to keep warm, participated in two book signings and had the opportunity to meet renowned historian Harold Holzer.
Upon arriving in Gettysburg on Friday, I got dressed as quickly as possible in my 1860s clothing. Fortunately I was warm in my winter dress, the wool cloak, leather gloves, rabbit fur muff, and long johns kept me warm.
Posing with the statue of Jennie Wade.
That afternoon, I had an appointment to get my likeness taken by the renowned photographer Rob Gibson, whose work has appeared in the movie Gods and Generals.
Rob Gibson is preparing the plate for the image.
Getting settled in for the photograph, the plate takes a few minutes to get prepared which allows for a little chit chat before having to sit still for the photograph.
Trying out a pose.
Getting my hoop to cooperate.
Rob making sure everything is in its right place and since I am an author I was given a book to hold as a prop.
While the image was being made I had to remain perfectly still for 30 seconds. The image taken is stunning, I got a copy as a wet plate and four CDVs which I will scan and post here soon!
After lunch I visited the grave of Jennie Wade in Evergreen Cemetery and left a wreath.
While passing by the Hall of Presidents I found a familiar face.
This sycamore tree is called the Abraham Lincoln Witness Tree and is one of two on Baltimore Avenue. Witness trees are trees that where there during the battle and are still alive. This witness tree not only say the battle, but witnessed the parade of dignitaries, including President Lincoln, heading to the National Cemetery for Dedication Day on November 19, 1863. The things that this tree has witnessed!
My first book signing was at Battlefields and Beyond, here I am chatting with fellow authors. I enjoyed talking to the group about everything from Civil War history to the TV show Hogan's Heroes.
No visit to Battlefields and Beyond is complete without meeting Melville.
At first Melville was not interested in book.
He finally decided that he would take a peek after all. Before the evening was over, Melville decided that he would hang out under my hoop and preceded to wrap himself around my feet.
Civil War Santa Claus made an appearance.
Finishing the day at the Lincoln Diner.
The merging of time period's at dinner as I wrap up a very fun and busy day.
Upon arriving in Gettysburg on Friday, I got dressed as quickly as possible in my 1860s clothing. Fortunately I was warm in my winter dress, the wool cloak, leather gloves, rabbit fur muff, and long johns kept me warm.
Posing with the statue of Jennie Wade.
That afternoon, I had an appointment to get my likeness taken by the renowned photographer Rob Gibson, whose work has appeared in the movie Gods and Generals.
Rob Gibson is preparing the plate for the image.
Getting settled in for the photograph, the plate takes a few minutes to get prepared which allows for a little chit chat before having to sit still for the photograph.
Trying out a pose.
Getting my hoop to cooperate.
Rob making sure everything is in its right place and since I am an author I was given a book to hold as a prop.
While the image was being made I had to remain perfectly still for 30 seconds. The image taken is stunning, I got a copy as a wet plate and four CDVs which I will scan and post here soon!
After lunch I visited the grave of Jennie Wade in Evergreen Cemetery and left a wreath.
While passing by the Hall of Presidents I found a familiar face.
This sycamore tree is called the Abraham Lincoln Witness Tree and is one of two on Baltimore Avenue. Witness trees are trees that where there during the battle and are still alive. This witness tree not only say the battle, but witnessed the parade of dignitaries, including President Lincoln, heading to the National Cemetery for Dedication Day on November 19, 1863. The things that this tree has witnessed!
My first book signing was at Battlefields and Beyond, here I am chatting with fellow authors. I enjoyed talking to the group about everything from Civil War history to the TV show Hogan's Heroes.
No visit to Battlefields and Beyond is complete without meeting Melville.
At first Melville was not interested in book.
He finally decided that he would take a peek after all. Before the evening was over, Melville decided that he would hang out under my hoop and preceded to wrap himself around my feet.
Civil War Santa Claus made an appearance.
Finishing the day at the Lincoln Diner.
The merging of time period's at dinner as I wrap up a very fun and busy day.November 9, 2014
The Wicked Domain
Tonight I had the pleasure of talking with Alex Matsuo on The Wicked Domain. Missed the live show? Don't worry, because the show is online!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveparanormal/2014/11/10/the-wicked-domain-radio-on-liveparanormalcom-with-guest-michelle-hamilton
If you like what you heard tonight and want to "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears": Spiritualism in Abraham Lincoln's White House the book is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com!
http://www.amazon.com/Would-Still-Drowned-Tears-Spiritualism/dp/0964430460/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415590067&sr=8-1&keywords=i+would+still+be+drowned+in+tears
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveparanormal/2014/11/10/the-wicked-domain-radio-on-liveparanormalcom-with-guest-michelle-hamilton
If you like what you heard tonight and want to "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears": Spiritualism in Abraham Lincoln's White House the book is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com!
http://www.amazon.com/Would-Still-Drowned-Tears-Spiritualism/dp/0964430460/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415590067&sr=8-1&keywords=i+would+still+be+drowned+in+tears
November 8, 2014
Lincoln vs McClellan
Attack ads, smear campaigns, dire predictions of the destruction of the county. Are we talking about mid-term election of November 2014? Nope, we are talking about the presidential election of 1864. While today we are in the process of decompressing from the mid-term elections held earlier this week, 150 years ago today Americans (okay white males) where heading to the polls to vote for the next president. At stake was the very future of the United States, would Americans support the continuation of the Civil War to end slavery and restore the union as championed by Republican President Abraham Lincoln? Or would they vote for the Democratic candidate George B. McClellan who favored peace at any cost by letting the Confederacy become an independent country at the expense of the freedom of four million slaves? The election was perfectly illustrated in the political cartoon reproduced below.
(Image courtesy of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site)
I don't think there has ever been an presidential election with so much at stake for the future of the country. It was a tough and ugly campaign and due to political and military set backs even Lincoln at times doubted that he would win a second term. For the first time, soldiers were allowed to vote in the field, and those whose states demanded that they had to return to there homes where actually granted furloughs by their commanders to return home to vote. But timely military victories and the loyalty of the Union soldiers Lincoln won a resounding victory. Now secure, Lincoln's goals for the country could be completed and the bloody Civil War was now in its last final months. But much bloodshed was still to come.
(Image courtesy of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site)I don't think there has ever been an presidential election with so much at stake for the future of the country. It was a tough and ugly campaign and due to political and military set backs even Lincoln at times doubted that he would win a second term. For the first time, soldiers were allowed to vote in the field, and those whose states demanded that they had to return to there homes where actually granted furloughs by their commanders to return home to vote. But timely military victories and the loyalty of the Union soldiers Lincoln won a resounding victory. Now secure, Lincoln's goals for the country could be completed and the bloody Civil War was now in its last final months. But much bloodshed was still to come.
Lincoln Funeral
Next year marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and funeral. There had never been an American president that had been assassinated, though there had been three previous presidents that had died in office. The next two weeks witnessed the largest state funeral this country had ever seen (or likely to see again) as President Lincoln's body was returned to his home in Springfield, IL. To commemorate this solemn occasion, the Lincoln Funeral Coalition is staging a re enactment of the Lincoln funeral in Springfield on May 1-3,2015. I will be attending as a mourner. Please consider attending either as a re enactor or just as a spectator as we say good bye again to a great American.
http://lincolnfuneraltrain.org/index.php
http://lincolnfuneraltrain.org/index.php
November 6, 2014
Blue & Grey Christmas
I am so thrilled about this upcoming event! I am on the planning committee for a new event, a Blue & Grey Christmas to be held in Gordonsville, Virginia on Saturday, December 20 from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
We are planning a Civil War Church service at the historic Presbyterian Church with a special guest General Stonewall Jackson! There will be a Civil War Santa, children's games, and more. I will be telling ghost stories at the Gordonsville Library. To conclude the evenings festivities there will be a ball, conducted by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Dancers with music provided by the Shenandoah Valley Minstrels.
For more information:
http://www.visitorangevirginia.com/index.php/home/events_listing/a_blue_and_gray_christmas
We are planning a Civil War Church service at the historic Presbyterian Church with a special guest General Stonewall Jackson! There will be a Civil War Santa, children's games, and more. I will be telling ghost stories at the Gordonsville Library. To conclude the evenings festivities there will be a ball, conducted by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Dancers with music provided by the Shenandoah Valley Minstrels.
For more information:
http://www.visitorangevirginia.com/index.php/home/events_listing/a_blue_and_gray_christmas
Local Author Reception
On Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) I will be participating in a reception for local authors at the Central Rappahannock Library Porter Branch from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Over 30 authors will be attending and they will be selling copies of their works. I will be selling my book "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears"!
Central Rappahannock Library Porter Branch
2001 Parkway Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
Over 30 authors will be attending and they will be selling copies of their works. I will be selling my book "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears"!
Central Rappahannock Library Porter Branch
2001 Parkway Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
November 5, 2014
On Facebook
My book "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears": Spiritualism in Abraham Lincoln's White House has its own Facebook page! Like it and you can get exclusive updates and pictures. Join today!
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