Tag Archives: French

Cinco de Mayo and the Civil War

Posted on May 5, 2022 by vanbraman

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration in memory of a battle? The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla or the Battle of Cinco de Mayo. Did you also know that it took place during … Continue reading →

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They Lived Near: Oak Island

Posted on March 2, 2021 by vanbraman

Tonight I am making another post in my They Lived Near: series. The first two posts were about people my ancestors lived near. This one is about a location they lived near. During recent seasons of The Curse of Oak … Continue reading →

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