On February 6, 1901, the US Army artillery corps divided into separate field and coast artillery components by General Order 9, War … [Continue Reading...]
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Spring Forward
, by Peter T Young
Shortly after contact, there wasn’t always agreement about what time or date it actually was … time-keeping practices varied in the 18th … [Continue Reading...]

“I really pity you in comeing here.”
, by Peter T Young
“On April 12, 1861, the Civil War began with a Confederate attack upon Fort Sumter. One month later, at the age of 31, George Edgar Buss … [Continue Reading...]
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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.
Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.
So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.
