by Carol A. Josel | May 22, 2026 | Carol A Josel, Looking Back at History
Memorial Day is more than a welcome 3-day weekend; it is a solemn day honoring all who gave their lives in military service. For many people, the holiday signals the unofficial start of summer—a time for rest, travel, and gatherings with family and friends. Yet...
by Carol A. Josel | May 23, 2025 | Articles, Carol A Josel, Looking Back at History
Did you know that… As the Civil War wound down, the Confederate Army turned Charleston’s fancy Washington Racecourse & Jockey Club into a makeshift prison to house captured Union soldiers. Of those, 260 died and were quickly buried in a mass grave behind the...
