Category Archives: Civil War

O, FOR HISTORY: Abraham “Jack” Lincoln II

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

Abraham and Mary Lincoln only had one of their four sons to live into maturity. Their eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln (August 1, 1843 – July 26, 1926), would marry, celebrate the birth of three children, and prosper as an attorney, US … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Olivia de Havilland

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

Happy birthday to the legendary actress, Miss Olivia de Havilland who turned 102 years old today. Ms. de Havilland is the last surviving cast member of GONE WITH THE WIND in which she portrayed Melanie Hamilton Wilkes. This lovely woman … Continue reading →

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O, FOR HISTORY: Art on The White House

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have a deep passion for presidential history and White House history.  I tripped across an old article of an artist’s take on various rooms in The White House. An Artist Visits The White House Past Another artist captured the Blue … Continue reading →

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Reading & Research…

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

I am working on a new theatrical project about Mary Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln.  I love being surrounded by all my books on Mrs. Lincoln, and President Lincoln.  They are like old friends.  Some I have had since the … Continue reading →

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LINCOLN: my reaction

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

I felt like a kid, tonight.  In fact, it felt like I had the excitement of all my birthdays and Christmases all combined. Quintin and I met Brian Pollock at The Greene to watch the movie I’ve waited several years … Continue reading →

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Mock trial finds Mary Todd Lincoln was not insane

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Mock trial finds Mary Todd Lincoln was not insane Re-enactment at presidential museum finds former first lady wrongfully committed By Jason Nevel Posted Oct 01, 2012 @ 10:44 PM SPRINGFIELD — Jurors in 1875 made the wrong choice in committing … Continue reading →

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A Saturday at the Sea

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

This Saturday morning had a nice little twist to it.  We were up, showered, dressed, and out of the house by 9:45am, and eating breakfast at Panera in downtown Centerville where we were joined by Amy Kress, and her youngest … Continue reading →

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Visiting Presidential Sites…

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Since I was very young, I’ve immersed myself in presidential history, and have loved visiting historical sites associated with our nation’s leaders.  Today, my friend, Jeff Carter, and I were discussing our bucket lists of places to visit, and I … Continue reading →

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Morton: ‘Willie’ was second Lincoln child to die young

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

From The Northwest Herald… Morton: ‘Willie’ was second Lincoln child to die young

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