Reflections of Olde Swain
Capturing the disappearing history of an Appalachian mountain community.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Memorial Day - Remembering Corporal Everett Bates (1895 - 1918)
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Two years ago, I published an article on the Tabor Cemetery . One of the graves I visited at the cemetery was that of Everett Robert Bates ,...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
A Simple Act of Love - a Civil War Story
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On Valentine's Day this year, someone very dear to me who knows well my fondness for history and folk music sent me a beautiful love son...
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Stories of Stones - Oscar Shuler (1906 - 1917)
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Indian Creek is likely my favorite spot in the park, and I am either hiking or riding my bike on it at least once a week. Prior to its acqui...
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