Lincoln

Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Where in Google's Greeeen Earth?

Your 'Troop Historian' advises you to prepare yourself for battle in 11 days.




On March 3, 1883, the Congress purchased the property from Lee for $150,000.

Hummmmm where could it be?

MODIFIED SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

Shirts. Sweater. Pants. Shorts. Swimsuit. Money. The kitchen sink... YADDA YADDA YADDA. A "Modified Packing List" has been added to the "Packing list and tips" link section.

Where in Google's Greeeen Earth?

Congradulations to Jeff Blankenship of Pocatello, Id. for the correct answser of Fort Sumter in the last challenge. He will enjoy a $300 gift card to Home Depot. for partisipating in the first challenge. Congrats Jeff.

The next Google positon is:



Clue:Founded in 1842, this college has a rich and storied history. This institution offers a classic education for young men and women who seek a college experience that is intense, meaningful and academically strong.




ps. Just kidding about that "winner" stuff.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Where in Google's greeen Earth?



Guess the Google Position

Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal position.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Let The Games Begin


A grand lunch at the historic (of a different sort) Philippe Restaurant by Union Station in Los Angeles. "Home of the French Dip Sandwiches." Here we formally kick off the Civil War and history tour of 2007 with a meeting of the minds. Discussing dates, sites, provisions and logistics we gear up for the countdown.

One month to go.