Archive for October 11, 2011

Fort Laramie – Laramie, WY

This fort is in Wyoming said to be haunted by several ghosts. Fort Laramie was active from 1834 to 1890. During the 1830s and 40s the fort was used as a trading post and a stopover point, rest stop and resupplying stop for wagon trains that were heading west. During its time as a trading Read More...

Stones River National Battlefield – Murfreesboro, TN

The Battle of Stones River was fought near Murfreesboro, Tennessee from New Year’s Eve through January 2, 1863. Federal units were surprised while they were napping by screaming rebels who struck out of nowhere. The one unit that was ready to fight was the third division under Gen. Philip H Read More...