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 Ice Water, Butter, and a Bit of Home: A Soldier’s Story from Louisville M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “it is a hard matter to give up the negro but it has got to bee did the negro has got to have his freedom after the thing has gon this far” Pull up a chair and let me share a little treasure with you today. I am holding 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 Dash of History from the Hinton Factory M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “Sent you note Monday have not heard from you pleas return it either signed or unsigned at once & oblig” Gather ’round, neighbors, because I’ve stumbled upon a little slip of paper that whisked me right back to a brisk autumn day in 1883. It is a simple business letter… Continue Reading