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  1. Ho! Ho! Ho! National Civil War Naval Museum Victorian Holiday Open House Dec. 5-6. Free admission + Civil War era Santa: http://tr.im/GxQw
  2. Do you know who said: “There’s [sic] a lots of ways I’d ruther [sic] die than be scared to death?" Great article on him @ http://tr.im/GrCa
  3. What is the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience? Experts. Smithsonian Journeys 2010: http://tr.im/Gqjs
  4. A packed tour weekend offers more Ed Bearss Sun. Feb 28: CW in Culpeper & Orange Counties - Cedar Mnt.& Mine Run Battles: http://tr.im/GiCF
  5. Don't be late signing up for Early's Advance on Washington - Sat. Feb 27. These Ed Bearss tours always fill up FAST! More: http://tr.im/GiAj
  6. RT @GettysburgNews: The Civil War connection to Thanksgiving ( via @jessicajames ) ... www.jessicajamesblog.com
  7. Looking for a CW Thanksgiving event near home? Reenactment at historic Cherry Hill Farmhouse in Falls Church,VA, Sat.28th. http://tr.im/FMwZ
  8. Who's going to NYC Fri for the New-York Historical Society "A Lincoln Thanksgiving?" Love to hear about it - looks cool! http://tr.im/FKZ3
  9. Here's an interesting link to Thanksgiving Dinner, Civil War style. Get cooking and don't forget to save the "merrybone!" http://tr.im/FB05
  10. Extra credit re:Jan 31 tour: Can you name the closest point to D.C. reached by Confed forces after the battle of Manassas? http://tr.im/FjQz
  11. The bad news: Ed Bearss tour on Dec.12 is FULL.Good news:8 spots left for his CW in Alex/FX/PW Counties on Jan. 31. Hurry! http://tr.im/FjQz
  12. The new Smithsonian Collection Search Center makes it easier to see what Civil War related objects are in the collections. http://tr.im/F5cv
  13. Last chance to register for Saturday's Booth Escape Route tour wtih Ed Bearss! Bus leaves early! http://tr.im/EPuk
  14. Edward Bonekemper casts a critical eye on the performance of the Union Generals on Wed. the 28th. Join us! http://tr.im/CFYP
  15. Unusual opportunity to travel Booth's escape route with renowned historian Ed Bearss on Nov 14. 20 spaces just opened up! http://tr.im/CxCl
  16. Wondering if we can add dates for In the Footsteps of John Brown to commemorate the 150th anniv. Oct 24 is filled. http://tr.im/uKWo
  17. RT @SmithsonianRAP Saturday brain exercises with intrigue & a little history thrown in for good measure. Ciphers 10/31 http://tr.im/A7FW
  18. Vicksburg is full of CW history. No one can walk you through the battle strategies & terrain like Ed Bearss. June 2010. http://tr.im/x6qc
  19. Join us for an afternoon tour of the Civil War in Arlington County, led by historian Kathryn Holt Springston on Oct. 4. http://tr.im/wLbB
  20. Oct. marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry. See it with expert guide, historian Ted Alexander http://tr.im/uKWo