Joan Kissinger, President of the Florida Historical Society, (from left) spoke during a wreath ceremony, with Mayor Daniel Harter dressed as President Abraham Lincoln, Deputy Mayor Thomas Fuller as William Henry Seward, and Town Justice Peter Barlet. ( Photo by Jennifer O’Connor) Old-fashioned fun at William Henry Seward Day Parade The Village of Florida went back in time to the 1800s on Sat., May 14 for the birthday celebration of its native son... Entertainment 17 May 2022 | 09:23
Mike Sosler, the soon to be former executive director of Museum Village in Monroe, stepped back in time during a Civil War reenactment to share a moment with President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. Imagine that conversation. Provided photo. ‘Happy trails to you’ As Will Rogers said, “Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.” Nearly 11 years ago I started what became my dream job.... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2021 | 07:52
Civil War artist Alfred R. Waud sketched this Thanksgiving scene at a Civil War camp. Library of Congress image ( Library of Congress image) Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To... Columns 25 Nov 2019 | 12:26
