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Comment on Civil War by tommy

tommy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:54:15 +0000

hello excellent post I’m a huge Gunners fan from NZ

Comment on Learn about Connecticut troops at Antietam by Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:22:38 +0000

Sure sounds like it would be a fascinating piece of history to exhibit! Any idea when the exhibit will reopen again?? -Jackie @ Home Appraisal CT

Comment on New book portrays Ridgefield’s role in the Civil War by Sybil Wilson

Sybil Wilson — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:47:20 +0000

Edwin Pickett is my relative, my daughter is named.My great grandfather is Edwin S Pickett who married Lelia and that is who my daughter is named after.

Comment on Why the British burned Norwalk by Nick D.

Nick D. — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:21:23 +0000

Some dude just uncovered a cannonball lodged in a rock on his property. it’s on Hillside Ave. Off of Taylor Ave.

Comment on Author to talk on southwestern Connecticut’s historic stone walls by » stone walls in connecticut| EXCEPTION SEARCH

» stone walls in connecticut| EXCEPTION SEARCH — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:51:13 +0000

[...] for all your interlocking stone pavers, retaining walls, landscaping and outdoor supplies.Author to talk on southwestern Connecticut‘s historic…Historian and author Robert Thorson will talk about New England’s historic stone walls at the [...]

Comment on Author to talk on southwestern Connecticut’s historic stone walls by Denise Cantrell

Denise Cantrell — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:56:46 +0000

We moved to Brookfield Ct 2 yrs ago and were thrilled to discover a stone wall in our front yard. Our neighbor said there were walls in our back yard also. When we discovered we owned the property down to the “Old Ct Highway” intrigued, I just cleared a path down there (120 yards!)this week. Now I have to find out its origin. It is a parallel, two sided stone highway with weathered stones and trees that have to be close to 200 yrs old growing in its roadway. I am trying to find old Brookfield maps. Are you familiar with this area or could you give us any information? It is fascinating!!

Comment on Tour group companies offering Civil War trips by John Monaghan

John Monaghan — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:11:25 +0000

I am interested in a 7 day tour of Civil war sites for my students. I teach a Military history class for 10-12 graders outside Philadelphia. we typically do a field trip to Gettysburg but I was thinking of an extended trip during spring break. Please send me information so I can call and possibly set something up.

John Monaghan

Comment on First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry Civil War history by Fairfield and Westport men in the Civil War | Connecticut History Connection

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:48:12 +0000

[...] at Gettysburg, were killed, according to an article in the Westport News. One was a member of the First Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry which was involved in more than 85 [...]

Comment on Civil War era songwriters wrote the first hit songs by Joey Allen

Joey Allen — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:34:24 +0000

Hi
Interesting article.
I am doing some research on a 19th century folk song writer “J.T.”
Possibly from Tennessee or Texas somewhere around 1830s or 40s.
If you have any info at all about this “J.T.” please let me know. Thanx so much.
Joey Allen

Comment on Civil War music performance will give insight into American character by rick spencer

rick spencer — Sat, 28 May 2011 16:29:19 +0000

Michael,
Thanks for promoting this program. It was good to meet you last evening in Stratford. Your website looks great. Just a side note, I’ve recently put up a performance of Henry Clay Work’s song “The Girls at Home” on YouTube. You can see the video by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDNrT3qJwh4

I hope our paths cross again.
yours,
rick