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To: KonKilo who wrote (51329)	3/2/2008 10:47:25 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543695

Have you ever seen Culloden? It is one of the few battlefields I've been to where the battle seems like it happened just yesterday. You can really imagine it there- especially since the setting is so spectacular. Every time we went there, the sky was cloudy, and shafts of light were shining down between the clouds on to the battlefield. The historical markers, that tell you where the various clans were, and where the battle lines were drawn, are helpful without being ostentatious. It's an amazing place. For a real sense of the past, and connection with it, I can think of few places to equal Culloden. :-) I know it's a bit remote from the Civil War, but your post made me think of it.

To: KonKilo who wrote (51329)	3/2/2008 10:50:07 AM
From: Bearcatbob	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 543695

Ever read "Company Aytch" by Sam Watkins? He describes the most horrific injuries and deaths as though he were talking about the weather, but he was absolutely speechless trying to convey the battle aftermath at Franklin. A good friend administers the Carnton Mansion there. Yup - I read Sam Watkins book. I have also been to Carnton. What I find most interesting is that both the Carnton and Carter homes were able to be preserved for history. The Carnton Cemetary is very moving as well. The conversion of the city golf course to a park is also an amazing thing. I have visited Franklin at least 4 times. I will go again. BTW - here is the organization I belong to for preservation of Franklin. franklin-stfb.org