Category Archives: Events

Things we plan to do

A note from home

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Dear cousin, Mattie, I was most delighted by the newspaper clipping sent to me by my brother, which discussed a most fascinating event, called Marching Thru History. Count me surprised to have heard you were in attendance with cousin Caroline … Continue reading →

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Darling Sister, What News!

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Darling Sister Elizabeth, There is so much to tell this writing. We have all been well and husband is busy traveling to visit his brother at present. I, myself, am preparing for the visit of our dear sister, Mrs. Mattie … Continue reading →

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A letter to our dear cousin

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Dearest cousin, Faithful reader, you are so kind to grace these pages again! My simple words and phrasing shall hopefully express all of the sights and sounds to take in during the recent unpleasantness which took place at Huntington Beach, … Continue reading →

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Huntington Beach Civil War

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Benefiting the Huntington Beach Historical Society, the annual Huntington Beach Civil War Encampment is coming up fast on September 5-6! We are really excited about this as it will be our first time there with our parlour. In the past … Continue reading →

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El Dorado a Smashing Success!

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

We are recently returned from our foray to the El Dorado Park Civil War Encampment in Long Beach, CA and must report it as an unqualified success!  It was a bit sketchy at first on set-up day, but the ladies … Continue reading →

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