2011 brought some great accomplishments and some changes. We were involved in over 150 presentations on History and/or Metal Detecting (Education and Preservation) in 4 states and Produced over 60 radio shows and worked with several museums on developing, producing and displaying various audio visual presentations. A highlight that hit one of our goals is that we were directly involved in 4 archeology surveys in the field working with private firms, state and federal agencies and local communities.

We have drafted our ideas on the next phase, which will be more hands on for both us and the public. These projects included A traveling education center and museum that will really and truly bring our history to you. Other goals will be Metal Detecting and Archeology Camps, geared to preservation, site surveys and recovery. Lastly, we want to increase our foot work and recordings on Oral History in the community.

Some changes that has happened this year is that due to the economy, we have had to change the way we operate by taking other jobs to supplement our passion. Which has cut into time spent here doing what we love. We still have strong support around the country and we for see when the economy does come back to our nation, we will be set to act and be stronger than ever. We are focusing on those long lasting relationships that will further our vision and our mission.

That wrapped up 2011 and we are looking to the future.

We are in the process of changing our servers and feeds. Stay tuned.

Our History Project Mission update.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans are for anyone?

We are pleased to announce the near completion of one of our latest outreach projects. Our History Project has been working with The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Camp 108; a local SCV Camp located locally here in McDonough, GA; to fashion and website design, to encourage members, volunteers and the community to become involved with local historical education, preservation and community projects. SCV Camp 108 hosts monthly meetings on the fourth (4^th) Monday of each month at the Nash Farm Battlefield Museum complete with a special topic or presenter on a wide verity of historical topics at each one. The meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

Our History Project, Inc.; a national non-profit based organization; chose to work with SCV camp 108 because of their volunteerism, open involvement, passion for history and open platform presented by its members. They have worked hard to bring other groups to Henry County including Sons of Union Veterans (SUV) and are helping to form a local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

Collectively and personally the SCV Camp 108 had well over 2000 community service volunteer hours in 2010 including; multiple Education Days’ for local schools. This does not count its members supporting their Churches, Charities, community businesses, local needs and projects. They have shown and proven their dedication to preserving our nation’s past through works, writings and media presentations.

“I was so impressed by what these guys are doing, I joined myself.”, said Craig Anderson, the Executive Director of Our History Project.

You can visit the Henry County Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 108 website at http://www.scvcamp108.com or visit a meeting held every fourth Monday of the month at the Nash Farm Battlefield Museum at 7 PM. Past presentations have included topics on mapping, families, genealogy, metal detecting, unit stories, military strategies, nonprofits and the list goes on and on. Visit their website or attend a meeting, it is open to all.

Our History Project, Incorporated is a national 501(c)3 corporation based in McDonough, Georgia. Their mission and vision is the education and preservation of United States history. Our History Project works on many levels throughout the United States with other historical organizations, museums, schools. They host 2 internet radio shows each week that covers our nation’s past from Pre-Revolution to Current Events which can be found at http://www.ourhistoryproject.org.

 

My friend, historian and award winning author Bruce Gamble joins us to talk about the Top Marine Ace "Gregory "Pappy" Boyington" and the famous Black Sheep Squadron. Pappy Boyington is a legend, his antics and persona was heightened in the TV Series Ba Ba Black Sheep and made him an American Icon.
Bruce Gamble has written two (2) books on Boyington and the Black Sheep. He is quote in historical circles to be the de facto historian on the legendary figure. Join us as Bruce takes us through Boyingtons life and if you do not believe in fate.... by the end of this story, we just might change your mind. Included on this page is an interview we did together back in October 2010 on his book Fortress Rabual. Visit Bruce at his website http://www.brucegamble.com.

Greg “Pappy” Boyington

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Fortress Rabual

This Week: Patrick K. O'Donnell on Korea and George Co. 3/1

I actually hear this book before I read it. The audio production was a dramatic, heart felt and touching performance. I was captivated by it and the writing style of this book brought it to life. This is defiantly one for the shelf. I knew I had to do an interview for this one, so without further delay........

Give Me Tomorrow : The Epic Story of a Legendary Marine Unit in Korea

An epic story of valor and sacrifice by a legendary Marine company in the Korean War brought to gripping, cinematic light by an acclaimed historian.

“What would you want if you could have any wish?” asked the photojournalist, looking expectantly at the haggard and bloodied Marine before him. The Marine gaped back incredulously at his interviewer.

“Give me tomorrow,” he said, as the photographer snapped one of the most iconic pictures of the Korean War.

After nearly four months of continuous and agonizing combat on the battlefields of Korea, such a desperate yet simple request seemed impossible, and for many men of George Company, or “Bloody George” as they were known-one of the Forgotten War’s most decorated yet unrecognized companies-it was a wish that would not come true.

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This Week: Patrick K. O'Donnell on Korea and George Co. 3/1

I actually hear this book before I read it. The audio production was a dramatic, heart felt and touching performance. I was captivated by it and the writing style of this book brought it to life. This is defiantly one for the shelf. I knew I had to do an interview for this one, so without further delay........

Give Me Tomorrow : The Epic Story of a Legendary Marine Unit in Korea

An epic story of valor and sacrifice by a legendary Marine company in the Korean War brought to gripping, cinematic light by an acclaimed historian.

“What would you want if you could have any wish?” asked the photojournalist, looking expectantly at the haggard and bloodied Marine before him. The Marine gaped back incredulously at his interviewer.

“Give me tomorrow,” he said, as the photographer snapped one of the most iconic pictures of the Korean War.

After nearly four months of continuous and agonizing combat on the battlefields of Korea, such a desperate yet simple request seemed impossible, and for many men of George Company, or “Bloody George” as they were known-one of the Forgotten War’s most decorated yet unrecognized companies-it was a wish that would not come true.

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