Hidden Figures | Stories of the People You’ve Never Heard Of
Bloodlines and Bullets: The Violent Family Feud That Divided a Florida Town
The Long-Sapp Feud of 1907 in Newberry, Florida I first came across the name Levy Nathan Long while researching someone else, but as soon as I saw this photo, I couldn’t get it off my mind. Maybe it was the way his eyes locked onto the camera, holding equal parts grit and grief. Maybe it…
The Queen of the Confederacy
Lucy Holcombe Pickens (1832-1899) Have you ever heard the story of Lucy Holcombe Pickens? Known both during and after her lifetime as the “Queen of the Confederacy,” she was described by her contemporaries as “beautiful, brilliant, and captivating.” Lucy was the only woman to be featured on Confederate money, and as you might imagine, she…
Who Was Mary Musgrove?
Mary Musgrove Bosomworth | 1700-1765 | Savannah, Georgia Have You Ever Heard of Mary Musgrove? I recently stumbled upon her story, and it’s too fascinating not to share. Mary Musgrove’s life was marked by resilience, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex cultural landscapes that helped shape the early history of Georgia. She played a…
Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House | Who Was Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly?
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly (1818-1907) Do you know the story of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly? Elizabeth Keckly Hobbs (1818-1907) was one of the most talented and acclaimed dressmakers of her time. Her exquisite designs were worn by some of the most prominent women in the United States—including Mary Todd Lincoln, the First Lady. In fact, Mary was…
