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Comment on Battlefield Webcams by Virtually on the ground « Past in the Present

Virtually on the ground « Past in the Present — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:49 +0000

[...] the online gimmicks that allow you to virtually visit historic sites, whether via aerial photos or webcams. Lately I’ve been trying the same thing with Google Street View, which allows you to travel [...]

Comment on Virtual battlefields and popular memory by Virtually on the ground « Past in the Present

Virtually on the ground « Past in the Present — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:05:24 +0000

[...] about some of the online gimmicks that allow you to virtually visit historic sites, whether via aerial photos or webcams. Lately I’ve been trying the same thing with Google Street View, which allows [...]

Comment on Abe gets an upgrade by Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:54:22 +0000

The creepy factor is definitely there.

–ML

Comment on Abe gets an upgrade by Frances Hunter

Frances Hunter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:40:14 +0000

The new animatronic figures are amazing, and this one looks to be the best one yet. But still, I can’t get over being creeped out by the dead, dead eyes.

Comment on Chatting up a Pilgrim by Matt McKeon

Matt McKeon — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:04:14 +0000

Going to Plimouth today. As a parent.
Nice article.

Comment on A frontier outpost of the British Empire by Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:14:07 +0000

Hi Thomas,

I don’t think I have any relatives from Illinois going back that early. As far as I know, most of my relatives were in Virginia or East Tennessee during that period. It’s possible there may be a distant relation, because some families from Virginia ended up in the Midwest over the course of several generations. (Lincoln’s grandfather was born in Virginia around 1778, and of course his family ended up in Illinois.)

My mom basically picked my first name at random, and I don’t think I have any direct ancestors with that name, so I’d say it’s probably just a coincidence.

I’m sorry I couldn’t be of any more help than this, but if you happen to find any connections between your family and Lynches in northeastern Tennessee, let me know.

–ML

Comment on A frontier outpost of the British Empire by Thomas

Thomas — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:35 +0000

Michael,

Just a quick question, I’m looking up some family history and have a relative named Micheal Lynch born in 1807 in Illinois in my history, Her son in law was a Leavitt. Anyway, I’m wondering if this Michael Lynch happens to be a relative of yours? Thanks

Comment on A frontier outpost of the British Empire by Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:34:15 +0000

Thanks for the compliment! You should definitely visit Tennessee if you’re interested in historic travel. There are quite a few frontier sites in the eastern part of the state, and of course we’ve got a lot of Civil War sites, too.

From what I’ve heard, a lot of Indian sites have been lost to man-made flooding in various parts of the country, but Tennessee got hit particularly hard. Many of the really important Overhill Cherokee towns are totally obliterated now.

–ML

Comment on A frontier outpost of the British Empire by Frances Hunter

Frances Hunter — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:33:30 +0000

Wow, what a truly fascinating post. A few years back, I read the great frontier series by Dale Van Every that covered some of this history, but I never thought about there being actual sites left to visit and tour. It sounds as if the state of Tennessee has outdone themselves developing Fort Loundon as a site with so much to offer the history. Makes me want to plan a trip to Tennessee.

I was interested to read your negative comments about the TVA and the dams. It seems that some of the downside of the river projects of past generations is only just now being acknowledged. This past summer we visited Nebraska and the Dakotas (I’ve been blogging the trip over on “American Heroes” http://franceshunter.wordpress.com) and we saw and learned many of the consequences of the dams on the Missouri River on the Native people. Very sobering.

Thanks again for a really great and educational post!

Comment on Evaluating Latschar by Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:13:38 +0000

Thanks for the kind words.

Don’t get me wrong; I love studying the Civil War, I made a living off of ACW interpretation for a while, and Gettysburg is one of my favorite topics of study. In fact, I think I have more books on Gettysburg than any other battle. And as a historic destination, you can’t beat it. It’s an experience in its own class.

I just want the same public interest in more visible battles can carry over into the more neglected and often more endangered sites. In other words, I don’t want Gettysburg to have a smaller piece of the pie; I want the whole pie to get bigger.

–ML