Lisa SysunMay 31, 20195 minMartha Coston, A Flare for the ExtraordinaryWhile searching for ‘historical women in science,’ (endearing subjects, both), I came across the story of Martha Jane Coston. Born Martha...
Lisa SysunMar 16, 201637 minGrace, Gumption and Glory: Kate Chase Sprague, Part 2February 1868 With the popularity of Grant for the Republican ticket, Salmon bypasses the idea of a third party and heads straight...
Lisa SysunDec 3, 20154 minHoop Skirts, Corsets and Whale BoneI had the pleasure of visiting Gettysburg a few summers ago with my husband and daughters. While doing research for the trip, I came...
Lisa SysunOct 27, 201515 minGrace, Gumption and Glory: Kate Chase Sprague, part 1.Kate Chase came of age in Washington D.C., just as Lincoln began his first term as president. She was beautiful, charming, politically...