by Heather Hambel Curley | Sep 16, 2012 | Civil War, history
When asked where his division was following the attack on The Cornfield, Confederate general John Bell Hood responded, “Dead on the field.” Antietam has, of course, surpassed Gettysburg as my all time favorite battlefield. Today’s event was...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Sep 14, 2012 | Civil War, history
The Antietam campaign begins. The event today was down a ridiculously narrow and surprisingly two way road with a turn off you’ll never find and underneath the ominous crackle of power lines. Off putting. But let me tell you. There’s something to be said...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Sep 13, 2012 | Civil War, history
Having baked a loaf of cinnamon sugar bread for the trip and then promptly hitting my head on the car door, almost knocking myself unconscious, the trip has begun. And, on a whim, I brought my reenacting clothes. You know. Just in case. And yes, if you’re...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Aug 30, 2012 | Civil War, Mom-hood
The realization hit me today that the much-anticipated 150th of South Mountain/Siege and Capture of Harper’s Ferry/Antietam is like, two weeks away. This means I have only two weeks to ensure I have a dress that actually fits and maybe–just...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Aug 27, 2012 | Civil War, history
I am not a fan of Cameron Diaz. Therefore, I have never seen the movie, “Gangs of New York” which, I’ve been told, is about the draft riots in late 1860s New York. When The Hubs and I saw previews for BBCAmerica’s new drama, Copper, he...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Jun 30, 2012 | Civil War, history, Writing
Writing what you know. It’s the topic of blog posts, articles, seminars, workshops, conventions, chapters in books, whole books. You get the picture. They say (whoever they is) your best writing will be what you know. Or, along those same lines, your passion....
