Trail of Tears state forest, Union County Illinois

Based on the name of this blog you may have realized why we were travelling back in time, to a part of history not directly tied to our area. But you see, it is! On May 10, 1838, Major General Winfield Scott issued a proclamation compelling the Cherokee to respect the...

An Irish & Indian History

Time seems to fly by in the summer for me. Time with the grandson and discussions family have had me searching for information and getting a perspective that helps me to understand the progress made and the lack there of also. I recently read an article on Choctaw and...