My book entitled, “THE ATTACK ON KIT-HAN-NE” can be found by visiting: Amazon.com and clicking on the “Kindle Book” link on the left.
Archive for the ‘Historical’ Category
THE ATTACK ON KIT-HAN-NE E-BOOK (Update)
Posted in Historical on February 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
THE ATTACK ON KIT-HAN-NE
Posted in Historical, My Art on January 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Some time ago I wrote a book entitled, “THE ATTACK ON KIT-HAN-NE”. The book was written as an educational book to inform individuals of our areas great history. The area of present-day Kittanning, Pennsylvania, not only features, some outstanding beauty, but played a pivotal part of early history. Prior to the settlements [...]
Blanket Hill Adventure
Posted in Deer Hunting, Historical, My Family on January 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Locals in the Armstrong County, Pennsylvania area have heard of Blanket Hill. In 1756, Colonel John Armstrong ordered 13 men to wait until daybreak and attack the 3-4 Indians located by the fire. Scouts spotted their fire earlier that evening. Armstrong feared these Indians could alarm the main village at Kit-Han-Ne. (Present-day Kittanning) [...]
A Day at the Museum
Posted in Historical on November 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I had the opportunity to spend the day at the Armstrong County Historical and Genealogy Museum in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Valerie Jack brought her 8th grade classes to the Native American Room at the museum. The teacher is just completing her educational lessons concerning the French & Indian War and the events of that war in our local area of Kittanning [...]
Victorian Tea Party
Posted in Historical on November 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday I attended a Victorian Tea Party. Not to drink tea but to display the painting, “THE WHEATFIELD-WHIRLPOOL OF DEATH.” The event was held at the Trinity United Methodist Church at Indiana, Pennsylvania. The hosts for the event were members of the Sons of the Union Veterans; John T. Crawford Camp #43 and the Sara [...]
THE “WHEATFIELD-WHIRLPOOL OF DEATH”-ORDERS
Posted in Historical, My Art on October 30, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Well friends my painting entitled, “THE WHEATFIELD-WHIRLPOOL OF DEATH” is now ready for purchase. This labor of love is a painting of the 62nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Gettysburg fighting at the area of Gettysburg known as the “Wheatfield”. (Painting can be viewed on my August 25th Blog at www.larrysmailart.com) If you would like to purchase [...]
Walks; Music; Events; Bible Seminar; Shooting…
Posted in Hikes, Historical, Music, My Family, Wildlife on October 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On Saturday evening, October 1st, I received a call from Lori Harris of the Family life TV Station in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. She and her husband, David Croyle were in need of some music for their Sunday Night Live show. Some phone calls were made and by evening’s end some music would be present for the [...]
September 11, 2001
Posted in Historical on September 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For me, the day was just like so many others on that September morning. I was the sign foreman for the Armstrong County, Pennsylvania department of transportation. The job of the day was to transport some barricades and signs to a bridge closing site near the small community of Edmon, Pennsylvania. We didn’t know what we [...]
Gettysburg Visit
Posted in Historical, My Family on September 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Friday, September 2, my friend, Robert “Slim” Bowser and myself headed to that great place known as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The reasons for our visit were varied. We stopped by some businesses to present viewings of the print, “The Wheatfield-Whirlpool of Death”. We discussed options with a business that specializes in shirts and sweat-shirts. We [...]
THE WHEATFIELD-… Painting Update
Posted in Historical, My Art on August 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
All things are finally falling into place in regards to the original acrylic painting entitled, “THE WHEATFIELD- WHIRLPOOL OF DEATH” The organizing of the plans are taking shape also. I will be attending an event at Old Bedford Village on Saturday of this upcoming weekend. The event is known as “Meet The Generals.” I [...]
