Henry Lawrence Burnett. History lecture to focus on Lincoln assassination legal case History and Lincoln buffs take note! On December 9, at 1 p.m. Paul Ellis Graham will be hosting an engaging history program... Entertainment 27 Nov 2023 | 02:05
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
President Abraham Lincoln issued his Proclamation of Thanksgiving on Oct. 3, 1863. Photo source: The White House. Proclamation of Thanksgiving A Proclamation The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful... Columns 19 Nov 2021 | 04:05
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
Thanksgiving food for thought In order for a problem to be healed, it must first be squarely seen, understood and accepted. So how exactly did we acquire... Home 09 Dec 2019 | 03:07
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... Home 25 Nov 2019 | 12:26
Paul Ellis-Graham, former president of the Monroe Historical Society and retired social studies teacher at Monroe-Woodbury High School, will detail at the November meeting of the Monroe Historical Society "The Baltimore plot against Abraham Lincoln." It details the threats to Lincoln's life as he traveled by train into the South and explains the steps taken by Lincoln's supporter's to ensure his safe arrival in Washington. Ellis-Graham is president of the Lincoln Group of New York in New York City, among other historical organizations. ( Historical photo) Monroe Historical Society to host program Nov. 9 on the 'Baltimore plot against Abraham Lincoln' Monroe Historical Society's November program will be held at the Monroe Senior Center, 101 Mine Road, Monroe, on Saturday,... Entertainment 25 Oct 2019 | 02:20
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