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It’s Not A Teepee, It’s A Sibley Tent

I spent much of today at Fort Vancouver [1] where, for the first time ever, I was in costume as a Civil War private with the 1st Oregon Infantry volunteers [2]. I thought it would be worthwhile to explain how … Continue reading

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For The Love Of The Game

I spent much of yesterday at Fort Stevens on the Oregon Coast near Seaside and Astoria, at a fortress that once served as one of three bastions of American defense against British aggressiveness in the aftermath of the struggle over … Continue reading

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We’re Manly Men Of Maine

This morning, after puttering around a bit after a few hours of sleep, I ate breakfast, took a shower, and hiked to the BLM land next door to where my friends live in Colton. Once there, after signing in, I … Continue reading

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