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Road Trip Indiana - Charlestown, Indiana This podcast discusses day trips to Charlestown, Indiana which includes Nine Penny Nature Preserve and Charlestown State Park. Listeners can find this book, Southeast Indiana Day Trips, on my web site. https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/07/27/southeast-indiana-day-trips/

Visitors to Parke County Indiana will find 31 restored covered bridges set in the beautiful Parke County countryside. Those interested will find all the information needed in my book: Turkey Run State Park https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2021/09/14/turkey-run-state-park/

The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and Isabella Political intrigue and a secret elopement led to the one of the more important marriages in the history of the New World, and hence the United States took place with the nuptials of King Ferdinand of Castile and Queen Isabella of Aragon in 1469. https://mossyfeetbooks.com/category/timeline-of-united-states-history/

The Magna Carta signed by English King John in 1215 was one of the earliest examples of limiting government in history. The Founders of the United States drew on the concept when they declared independence in 1776 and drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the years after. https://mossyfeetbooks.com/category/timeline-of-united-states-history/

Indiana History Series This Indiana History Series includes short histories on various topics about Indiana places and institutions. Short History of Libraries, Printing and Language - Indiana Edition Short History of Fire Fighting - Indiana Edition Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition Short History of Roads and Highways - Indiana Edition Short History of Public Parks - Indiana Edition http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/04/29/indiana-history-series/

Exploring Indiana's Historic Sites, Markers & Museums The nine books in this history guide series box set help the traveler visit the historic markers, museums and sites in every region of Indiana. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/04/15/exploring-indianas-historic-sites-markers-museums/

Podcast – Workingman’s Institute - New Harmony, Indiana This podcast discusses one of Indiana's oldest libraries, the Workingman's Institute, which is still in existence in New Harmony, Indiana. Philanthropist William Maclure established the Institute in 1838. The Working Men’s Institute inhabited a wing in the Harmonist Church until 1894. In that year, it moved to an impressive three-story structure on Tavern Street. The Institute at one time included 144 Institutes in Indiana and additional sixteen in Illinois when it was at its height. Since then the Working Men's Institute has dwindled to this one location. This is the oldest continuously operating library in Indiana. Their founding mission was the dissemination of useful knowledge to working men and their families. That remains their mission today. The goal of the Institute was to provide a means of education for the common people by providing libraries for them to use. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/04/08/podcast-workingmans-institute/

Sample Chapter Ben Franklin Humiliated Before British Privy Council It only took one hour for British Solicitor General Alexander Wedderburn to turn Benjamin Franklin from a conciliator that wanted to smooth over differences between Britain and her North American Colonies to a flaming rebel that worked incessantly for independence. More... http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/04/10/sample-chapter-colonial-american-history-journal-book-2-ben-franklin-humiliated-before-british-privy-council/

New Release Exploring Indiana's Museums Discover the rich historical heritage of Indiana using this comprehensive directory of the state's diverse assortment of museums. Exploring Indiana's Museums includes the complete book, Short History of Museums, as well as a history of the Indiana State Museum and its State Historic Sites. The Short History of Museums relates the history of the ancient museums and includes a listing of the world's leading museums. This guide in an invaluable aid to homeschool parents on a quest to educate their children in the history and culture of Indiana. The guide includes history, art, train, fire department, children's and many other types of museums. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/11/15/1047/

Podcast The Great Circus Fire Few people know that during the hey day of the American circus, many of the famous circuses made their winter headquarters in Indiana. This story revolves around a catastrophic fire that raged near Rochester, Indiana as the Cole Circus suffered a terrible fire on February 20, 1940. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/04/01/podcast-the-great-circus-fire/

366 Days in History Series Box Set Colonial American History Journal - Book 1 Colonial American History Journal - Book 2 Two volumes loaded with famous and obscure historical events from America's past. Each volume contains 366 articles that cover topics like the day Ben Franklin tried to electrocute a turkey and George Washington's first perilous river crossing during the French and Indian War. History lovers will delight in the historical facts and events they discover in these wonderful volumes. Buy Direct From the Author Not Available Anywhere Else $39.99 Free Shipping http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/02/04/366-days-in-history-series/

New Podcast - Indiana Places and History Brown County State Park History Brown County State Park owes its existence to the vision of Nashville Indiana native Lee Bright, who worked long and hard to preserve the hills surrounding his beloved town for posterity. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/indiana-places-and-history-podcast/

Lochry's Defeat Indiana Places and History Podcast For a few minutes on August 24, 1781 a fierce battle of the Revolutionary War raged at Laughery Creek's mouth on the Ohio River. The brief conflict resulted in the massacre, and capture, of American soldiers under the command of Colonel Archibald Lochry. More: http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/03/23/lochrys-defeat/

Sample Chapter Short History of Botanic Gardens History of Greenhouses and Conservatories http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/03/20/sample-chapter-short-history-of-botanic-gardens-history-of-greenhouses-and-conservatories/

Gardener's Guide to the Raised Garden Bed The Gardener's Guide to the Raised Garden Bed provides a wealth of information about growing vegetables in raised beds. The book includes chapters about building materials, siting, plant nutrients, soil amendments, irrigation, soils, composting and much more. Gardeners will find a monthly journal of garden activities to guide them along. Gardeners using row style gardens will find the information useful, as well http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/11/10/gardeners-guide-to-the-raised-garden-bed/

Dark Fantasy Novel Series Box Set A series of dark fantasy novels that will chill your soul. The Wizard's Magic Pipe Demon of Death A Stranger Lurks Gatherer of Souls Campout http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/03/13/dark-fantasy-novel-series-box-set/

Short History of Libraries Readers will discover the rich history of the written language, printing, books, the alphabet, and the library. The written word is essential to modern civilization. The invention of the printing press was a major advance in the history of language, making possible the mass production of books and dissemination of knowledge. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/12/21/short-history-of-fire-fighting/#top

Podcast - Indiana's Constitution Elm During the summer of 1816, forty-three delegates gathered to write the first Indiana Constitution in Corydon, Indiana. The weather ... More: http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/03/14/podcast-indianas-constitution-elm/

A History of Batesville, Indiana Sample Chapter Batesville's Electric Utility and Street Lamps http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/03/13/a-history-of-batesville-indiana-sample-chapter-batesvilles-electric-utility-and-street-lamps/

Podcast - War of the County Seat Indiana Places and History Podcast This story is excerpted from the author's book: The Stories of Indiana's Counties The location of the county seat was sought after by residents of Indiana while the state was developing. Most residents of a county had to visit the county seat at least once per year to pay property taxes. It was also necessary to visit the county seat, as the center of government for the county, to obtain marriage licenses, record land sales and purchases and other legal business. Thus, land values in county seats tended to be higher, businesses had more traffic and roads tended to be better. Intense conflicts were fought as residents fought to obtain the seat of county government. In Wayne County the conflict even led to a cannonade. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/04/06/podcast-war-of-the-county-seat/

New Podcast History of the Naturalist Program at Indiana State Parks This podcast relates the history of the naturalist program in the Indiana State Park system and the role played by a remarkable woman named Lucy Pitschler. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2021/03/16/podcast-history-of-the-naturalist-program-at-indiana-state-parks/

Colonial American History Journal – Book 1 Undertake your own journey into Colonial American history with the Colonial American History Journal – Book 1. The volume includes both little and well known tales of the events and people that made up the building blocks of the United States. http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/10/10/colonial-american-history-journal-book-1/

This podcast episode will relate the only Civil War battle to take place in Indiana, the Battle of Corydon.