Walter A. Wilson, III

Welcome to my site on historical topics, SAR, SCV, AACA, & Kangen Water.

MY BLOGS & VLOGS

Additional Blogs and Vlogs will be made periodically, and not on any schedule.

Presentations I offer for in person or virtual meetings

Thomas Nelson Conrad, Confederate Spy

A discussion of one of the Confederate's most flamboyant spies. His early life, his war escapades, and his (spoiler alert he survives the war) post-war activities, including becoming the third president of what is now Virginia Tech. (up to one hour)

Andersonville

A brief discussion of the POW prison in Andersonville, Georgia, with brief segments on the surrounding area, the last Commander, and also a segment on the Andersonville Raiders. (15 minutes)

A brief history of Dueling

A brief explanation of the origins of dueling, with discussion on some of the most famous duels, some that took place during the War Between the States, and some famous duels in Virginia.

John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg

A discussion of the "Fighting Parson of the Revolutionary War," his pre-war life and his post-war political life.

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Articles on historical topics

The links below are to articles written by me on different historical topics.

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation article (pdf)Download

The Christian Revival of the American Civil War (docx)Download

I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

Join the General Daniel Morgan Chapter of the SAR. We meet the third Wednesday of the month at The Home Town Grill (6:00 PM eat, 6:30 PM meeting), Staunton, Virginia, We are off July, August & September. Call or email to check current schedule, as it has changed due to Covid-19.

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Join the Col. D. H. Lee Martz Camp #10 of the SCV. We meet the 4th Monday of each month (except December) in Dayton, Virginia at 7:00 PM. I am the 1st Lt. Cdr. & Judge Advocate. I will be glad to help you become a member, or you can just join us for the information programs without becoming a member. Everyone is welcome!

Waynseboro-Staunton Antique Automobile Club of America

Join antique car enthusiasts. We meet the third Sunday in the month at 2:00 PM. Location varies each month. You may join without owning an antique car. See our webpage for more information: Waynesboro-StauntonRegion.AACA.com.

Kangen Water

Let me help you drink healthier. Learn how you can make your own healthy, alkaline, antioxidant drinking water that is rich in minerals and purged of impurities, right in your own home. See my webpage devoted to better water -- go to www.BetterWaterIsKey.com.