Tag: history
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The Kirsten Project | Happy Birthday, Kirsten!
Spring has arrived! The chickens are laying a rainbow of colorful eggs, the redbuds have popped and the fruit trees are blooming! Warmer days lead us outside to play and prepare our gardens for the summer ahead! Between these moments, I’ve been sneaking away time here and there to finish my 1850s spring dress, based…
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The Kirsten Project | Girls’ Dresses of the Mid 19th Century
In the late 1820s, women’s fashion shifted from the once high empire waistlines (think Jane Austen era) back down to the natural position. From then until the 1860s, details like sleeves and necklines morph and change, but not as drastically as before or after that time period. A small waist and a wide skirt are…
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Throwback Thursday | Herman Amos
When it comes to family history research, one of the most thrilling things for me is uncovering never before seen photos or details of someone’s life. Case in point – my mom’s grandfather Herman Amos Roush. He died before she was born (my grandma was only three) so his legacy doesn’t come with many stories.…
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Spring Mill State Park
My ideal adventure or vacation includes: something natural, something historical and something fancy. Today we unlocked that achievement by packing a picnic and taking the kids to the pioneer village at Spring Mill State Park!! I love this place! We usually visit once a year (see baby Felix in previous visits here) to watch the…