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Mr. Kuner’s Clock

Posted in authors, Baer House Inn, blooms, humor, Jansen Schmidt, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 25, 2019| 10 Comments »

As most of you know, I live in an old house. Almost 150 years old to be exact. I live in the historic “downtown” area of Vicksburg, most famous for the 47-day siege of 1863. If you’re not familiar with this epic historical event, shame on you, but here’s what you need to know: Ulysses S. Grant and his northern armies converged on Vicksburg, entrapping a Confederate army, lead by Lt. General John Pemberton, and hundreds of citizens for 47 days. (more…)

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