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A Civil War Tale- continued

By the next day, men in blue uniforms surround the island. There is nowhere to go. Thomas lays down his rifle and raises his hands. A soldier prods him toward a group of prisoners. No one speaks; each man is lost in his own thoughts. The days that follow blur together. Thomas and the othersContinue reading “A Civil War Tale- continued”

Durham’s Lost History

The Union soldiers were headed north from Savannah, destroying everything in their path. The South had been crushed, and it was time for the last remaining Confederate troops to put their weapons down. General Sherman was now in Raleigh only twenty miles east of Durham, and if surrendering didn’t happen, and happen quickly, Raleigh wouldContinue reading “Durham’s Lost History”

Durham’s History Regarding the Civil War

At the time of the Civil War, Stagville, located north of town of Durham, had grown into a sprawling plantation comprising of a large house for the Cameron family, housing for the slaves, farmland, mills, and barns for the livestock. The Camerons not only owned Stagville but also possessed property stretched over three counties whichContinue reading “Durham’s History Regarding the Civil War”

The US Civil War: Causes, Battles, and Outcomes

Introduction The US Civil War was one of the most defining conflicts in American history. Beginning at Fort Sumter in 1861, it lasted four years and reshaped the nation politically, economically, and socially. This article explores the causes, major battles, and outcomes of the war, while highlighting Durham’s unique role in its closing chapter. CausesContinue reading “The US Civil War: Causes, Battles, and Outcomes”

Recovery

It’s a week out and I had no idea what condition I would be in once I left the hospital. As I reflect back on this experience, Jay and I have laughed as we will always refer to the night after surgery as the slumber party from hell. With only a large cubicle, there wasContinue reading “Recovery”