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The Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site: Why This Georgia Landmark Tells the Story of Defeat

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Georgia historical marker at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwinville, marking the location where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured in May 1865.

Some historic places celebrate victories. Others preserve tragedies. And then there are places like the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwin County, Georgia—a place that many people misunderstand before they ever step onto the grounds. When Dusty and I visited during our drive home from our unforgettable Milledgeville adventure, I expected to find another … Read more

When History Becomes Human: Visiting the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

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The word "Holocaust" displayed on a stone wall beneath four overhead lights inside the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

There are some places you visit because they’re famous. There are others you visit because you feel like you should. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum fell into that second category for me. It was our final full day in Washington, D.C. The next morning, my son and I would leave the nation’s capital behind … Read more

The Real Uncle Tom: Reclaiming Josiah Henson’s Legacy

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Front entrance of Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda Maryland with portrait of Josiah Henson and text “The Real Uncle Tom.”

TMP Covert Ops | Operation Iron Lantern Mission 6 Before “Uncle Tom” became an insult, he was a hero. Explore the Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda and discover the true story of the man who defied slavery and led more than 100 souls to freedom. “History isn’t just written by the victors … Read more