Weds. June 18 – Jackson, Mississippi and livestream Excited to be speaking at the Two Mississippi Museums! I will be presenting: “Milliken’s Bend: Fighting for Black Freedom in the Civil War,” with book sale and signing to follow. Hope to … Continue reading →
Looking forward to speaking at the Two Mississippi Museums on June 18, celebrating Juneteenth and telling about Milliken’s Bend’s role in the Freedom Story. Details here. Part of the “History is Lunch” series.
Continue reading →In the 2023 book, On Freedom Road: Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings on the Underground Railroad by David Goodrich, the author and his buddy make a series of bicycle trips throughout the North and South, following significant events in the history … Continue reading →
“At 2:30 a.m. …the enemy’s pickets fired upon my cavalry scouts and skirmishers. The cavalry scouts fell back…upon the skirmishers [who thought they were part of the enemy’s cavalry] …consequently they fired upon them, wounding…horses…[but]…fortunately no man was killed or … Continue reading →
This summer marks the 160th anniversary of the campaign for Vicksburg, and the Battle of Milliken’s Bend. The National Park Service is hosting a series of events as part of the America’s National Parks – Author Series, and two of … Continue reading →