Short Takes – Fort Donelson

The early days of the Civil War appeared to foreshadow only defeat and humiliation for the Union, but an obscure general from Illinois forever altered that narrative. Take a trip to the quiet, beautiful hills of northwestern Tennessee and learn how Ulysses Grant gave the Union its first real victory when he capture Fort Donelson. … Continue reading Short Takes – Fort Donelson

Frontiers – Lincoln Logs

Come explore the frontiers of American history by visiting the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln! Born in 1809 in a log cabin nestled in the Kentucky frontier, Lincoln would rise through tragedy, set-back, and multiple business failures to become a successful lawyer and, eventually, President of the United States. Join me for a brief tour of … Continue reading Frontiers – Lincoln Logs

Gettysburg 160 – Days 4 & 5

NEW VIDEO! The Battle of Gettysburg crashed to a halt on July 3rd, 1863, but the story doesn't end there. The Confederate army began its retreat to Virginia in pouring rain while, at the same time, the great Confederate citadel at Vicksburg in Mississippi fell to Union forces. These double victories together were the fulcrum … Continue reading Gettysburg 160 – Days 4 & 5

Gettysburg 160 – Day 3

NEW VIDEO!! July 3rd, 1863—the Battle of Gettysburg comes crashing to a limb-ripping, rib-cracking, skull-crushing, soul-shocking end. Although the grand debacle of Pickett's Charge rightfully dominates the story, there are other highly significant areas that were part of this grand and bloody pageant. https://youtu.be/SzdU4hH_H8w #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #gettysburg, #civilwar, #abrahamlincoln, #robertelee, #Pennsylvania, #military, #army, #war,

Gettysburg 160 – Day 1

NEW VIDEO SHORT! Day 1 of the Battle of Gettysburg sees the first shot fired at 7:30 in the morning. This small shot heard 'round the nation signaled the beginning of the biggest battle of the war. https://youtu.be/jPH_f6xW4gM #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #civilwar, #gettysburg, #Union, #Confederate, #Pennsylvania,

Gettysburg 160 – Introduction & the Cashtown Inn

NEW VIDEO SHORT!! Join me for a brief introduction to the 160th anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg—the largest battle ever joined in North America. I'll be broadcasting some video shorts as the commemoration goes forward through Independence Day weekend. https://youtu.be/IZ-q9Eiu6XE #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #gettysburg, #battleofgettysburg, #civilwar, #pennsylvania, #robertelee, #confederate, #union, #abrahamlincoln, #battle, #war, #history, … Continue reading Gettysburg 160 – Introduction & the Cashtown Inn

Travel Log – Fall in Love with Ruby Falls

(Chattanooga, Tennessee; August 8, 2022) – The mystique of waterfalls captured the human imagination so thoroughly that these roaring cataracts have flowed into the depths of human mythology. Iceland’s Haifoss (‘high waterfall’) near the volcano Hekla was said to be the home of an ogress. This great being, offended when a boy absently threw a … Continue reading Travel Log – Fall in Love with Ruby Falls

Video Short Takes: Lincoln’s Tomb

Come take a short tour of the final resting place for President and Mrs. Lincoln, and three of their four children. The magnificent Lincoln tomb resides in Oak Ridge Cemetery in the Lincoln's hometown of Springfield, Illinois. Check out the video at: https://youtu.be/2wBGThtPz6k ### #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #abrahamlincoln, #lincoln, #presidentlincoln, #lincolntomb, #americancivilwar, #civilwar, #history, #americanhistory, #president, … Continue reading Video Short Takes: Lincoln’s Tomb

Past Exploration: Gettysburg 158, Part 3

(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; July 3, 2021) – The stage was set, the audience seated, the orchestra at the ready; the final curtain was about to rise for the great clash of the Titans on the fields of Gettysburg. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, desperate for a final knock-out blow that would humble the Union, win Southern … Continue reading Past Exploration: Gettysburg 158, Part 3

Past Exploration: Gettysburg 158, Part 2

(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; July 2, 2021) – We pay a sizable price for tickets so we can to to the movies to see sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll, but a bit of historical research will reveal truth was far stranger and far more exciting that fiction ever could be. The fate of nations often hinges on mere … Continue reading Past Exploration: Gettysburg 158, Part 2