History… Tibwin Plantation – October, 2024 21 Oct 202421 Oct 2024 It is usually a solo time here, today was no exception. It’s always quiet and serene. The short walk from the gate to the house is lovely. Yellow butterflies were…
History Prince George Winyah Tour 2024 13 Apr 2024 I had a great day getting just a small taste of what the Prince George ladies put together. What an absolute treat! "For over 75 years, the Prince George Winyah…
History… Another Coastal Expeditions Adventure – Return to Dominick House 27 Mar 202411 Apr 2024 Bull Island is one of my favorite places on Earth. I visit as often as I can, on day trips, but there is nothing like a Dominick House weekend. Just…
History… Bull Island – The American Alligator 27 Mar 202411 Apr 2024 The stars of this post are the some of the residents of Bull Island, in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. I've been blessed with full weekend visits, in addition…
History… Presbyterians and Methodists – Revisited 18 Mar 2024 If you missed my last post, be sure to catch up there prior to reading this post, here is a link - Methodists and Presbyterians – Oh My! It's Chapter…
History… Methodists and Presbyterians – Oh My! 6 Mar 2024 The Presbyterian Adairs and the Methodist Hollands came together to build a community, in the backcountry of South Carolina. They were people from different origins, different backgrounds, and different religions.…
History The Family of Indian Trader and Author James Adair 17 Feb 2024 James Adair has always been the cornerstone of many of the family lore and legends. During the years of my research, the jury has been out on our connection to…
History… Cape Romain Lighthouses 18 Jan 202411 Apr 2024 I got a notice this week from Coastal Expeditions, announcing their 2024 schedule for the Cape Romain Lighthouse tours, and I went back to look at the photos from the…
History… Wrought Nails 3 Jan 20244 Jan 2024 Hand-wrought nails from an archeology site can add a lot of information to the story of a place. In general, for construction purposes, there are three different types of nails…
History… The Star View Drive-In-Streamwood, IL 4 Dec 202313 Dec 2023 In 1948, two widowed ladies petitioned the zoning board in Hanover Township, IL, to open an "outdoor theater". Rose Picone was my great-aunt, my grandmother's oldest sister. Petrina Leonetti was…