Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is a journalist, blogger, and writer from New England. Rebecca got her start in journalism working for small-town newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire after she graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in journalism. She later became a blogger in 2010. She is a member of the Salisbury Historical Society, Danvers Historical Society, and Historic Salem Inc and volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.

Best Books About Ulysses S. Grant

There has been a surge in new books about Ulysses S. Grant in recent years as Grant’s reputation slowly recovers after being pummeled throughout the 20th century. Although Grant was… Read more »

Timeline of Abraham Lincoln’s Life

The following is a timeline of important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln: 1637: ♦ In 1637, Abraham Lincoln’s fourth great-grandfather, Samuel Lincoln, emigrates from Norwich, England to the… Read more »

Confederate Generals in the Civil War

Confederate generals served in the Confederate States Army on behalf of the Confederate States of America. Although the majority of these generals were from the south, a handful of them… Read more »

Confederate Soldiers in the Civil War

Soldiers who served in the Confederate States Army fought on behalf of the Confederate States of America. These Confederate soldiers were from the 11 states that had seceded from the… Read more »

Confederate States Army in the Civil War

The Confederate Army fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The army was one of three branches of military of the Confederate government, which also… Read more »

The Confederate States of America

The Confederate States of America, which existed from 1861 to 1865, was a collection of 11 states that seceded from the United States in 1860 and 1861. The Confederacy, as… Read more »

Best Civil War Soldier & Officer Costumes

Need a Civil War soldier costume for a class project, presentation or Halloween party? Check out the various costumes in this article. To get a historically accurate and authentic-looking costume,… Read more »

Best Abraham Lincoln Costumes

If you’re looking for an Abraham Lincoln costume for a class project, a reenactment or even for a Halloween costume you have a few options to choose from. To get… Read more »