Originally called “Decoration Day”, Memorial Day was first observed in the late 1860s to honor those who had fallen during America’s Civil War. It was also a time when Nebraska, then a territory, raised a regiment of soldiers to fight in our country’s bloodiest conflict. Read More>>
Posts Tagged ‘Nebraska’
Posted in 
Tags: 
Man shares grandfather’s Civil War story
July 11th, 2011 
javal The young man sat wide-eyed as his grandfather shared stories of life. One of the last Civil War veterans in the Fremont area, James Welstead spoke of battles fought and how illness ended his time as a soldier. Marvin Welstead, 90, remembers it clearly, despite the passage of 72 years. It was the day his [...]
Revisiting the Civil War
June 10th, 2011 javal Bang! You’re dead. It’s not that simple. But if you like the idea of playing life-and-death drama, or if you like history or have been caught up in the latest Pickett’s Charge of Civil War television specials, then you might be re-enactor material. And you have company. Re-enactment groups — even out here on the [...]