History Sleigh Bells and Warm Welcomes from 1867 M Gwinn, February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 “I thought after a long silance I would drop you a few lines to let you know that One Bill Gwinn was still in the land among the living and at home this cold winter day.” Gather around, friends, because I have a real treasure to share with you from… Continue Reading
Civil War Era A Letter from Algiers: Corn, Catfish, and the Longing for Home M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 7, 2026 “I hope the day is not far distant When the death blow Will bee Struck and that the rebellion Will Sunk to rise no more” Pull up a chair, friends, because I have a real treasure to share with you from our archives. It is a letter written way back… Continue Reading
Civil War Era A Journey Home to the Hills: A Heartfelt Letter from 1865 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 23, 2026 “We will have one of the Richest little States in the union in afew Year hence” Gather ’round, neighbors, because I have something truly special to share with you today. I was recently looking through our archives and came across a four-page letter written on June 29, 1865, by a… Continue Reading
History A Cold Sunday and a Warm Welcome Home M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “The war is over thank god and peace rains in Our land the soldiers have got hom and returned to thair diferant accupations of life.” Pull up a chair, friends, because I’ve got something special to show you today. It’s a letter dated January 6, 1867, written by a man… Continue Reading
History A Little Piece of Home from 1873: J.H. Gwinup’s Snowy News M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “Winter has Commenced too Soon for the Farmers as there is but little Corn Cribed Yet” Gather ’round, friends, because I’ve found something truly special tucked away in our archives. It’s a letter written way back on November 16, 1873, by a fellow named J.H. Gwinup. Holding it in your… Continue Reading