A Fascinating Butterfly Seen On September 5, 2019

Here is a fascinating butterfly with a very unique set of wings. I saw this dude flying around on September 5, 2019.

Here is the url in the event that the video cannot be viewed: https://youtu.be/mvZC2SjXr9c

The Moon And Jupiter Filmed On July 13, 2019

On July 13, 2019, the night sky featured the Moon and the planet Jupiter.  This is my first outer space video and photograph in quite some time.

The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XchOFXlqw6Y

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Revolutionary War Reenactment In Haddonfield, New Jersey On June 1, 2019

Today, the Friends Of The Indian Tavern Museum hosted "The Skirmish In Haddonfield" in Haddonfield, New Jersey.  The borough had several programs for spectators and enthusiasts.  I could only make it into the borough for the actual Battle Reenactment.  The photographs and videos below are from "The Skirmish".  You can enlarge the photographs by clicking on them.

The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH-h7WkYIYE

Four Centuries Of African-American Soldiers In Trenton, New Jersey On February 23, 2019

Today, I took a trip to The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey.  In honor of Black History Month, the Museum hosted the Four Centuries Of African-American Soldiers exhibit.  The following photographs and video give a sample of what was to be seen.  The exhibit will be at the Museum tomorrow as well.  More can be seen, including a weapons demonstration, if you wish to make the trek.

The daughter of the Tuskegee Airman in the framed photograph was at the event.  You will note the letter issued by the Harry Truman Administration at the bottom right:

A member of the U.S.C.T. and I looking at a newspaper from 1839 that I brought:

Primus Hall's House Report 820 For His Revolutionary War Pension Dated January 7, 1837

Hello.  This is Michael - Michael The Researcher observing Black History Month.  Today is February 22, 2019.  As many of you know, February 22 is George Washington's date of birth.  Tonight, I am going to tell you about someone who was in George Washington's Continental Army.  His name is Primus Hall.  I feature, in this blog entry, an original document from the year 1837.  It is a House Report from the Committee On Revolutionary Pensions during the Second Session of the Twenty-fourth Congress dated January 7, 1837.  You will note "man of color" in the text.  Primus Hall was a Black Revolutionary War Veteran, and this House Report details his petition requesting a pension for his time in the Military.  He was with George Washington in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey.  Primus Hall was granted the pension in the following year.  A big salute to Primus Hall for his service in the Military and his participation in the War For American Independence.  He was also involved in the War Of 1812.

February is Black History Month, and February 22 is George Washington's Birthday.  This document effortlessly fits in with both events.  I am going to bring this document to Trenton, New Jersey tomorrow.  The Old Barracks Museum will be hosting the Four Centuries Of African American Soldiers exhibit.  I am going to visit my good friends in the U.S.C.T. and other Reenacting units.  I hope to see many of you there.  Thank you for reading and watching.  Good night.

George Washington's Birthday Revolutionary War Event At Valley Forge On February 18, 2019

Yesterday, I traveled to Valley Forge National Historical Park in King Of Prussia, PA for the George Washington's Birthday Revolutionary War event.  The following video and photographs are from that event ...