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Thanks especially to jessica who worked with me whose idea it was to do something for this commemoration. We met over lunch and from there it grew. Then we partnered with Historic Columbia. But sponsoring this event also is the History Center at the university of South Carolina. And thanks to tom lincoln and mark van drill for all you did to make this a success. Another contributor was the graduate school of the university of South Carolina. Thank you, all of you for your help and support. We br...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Nine new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The class of 2024 is comprised of jockey Joel Rosario and racehorses Gun Runner (KY) and Justify (KY) in the contemporary category; jockey Abe Hawkins and racehorses Aristides (KY) and Lecomte (KY) have been selected […]

Article by Patrick Lawrence Gilligan: The sport had probably been taking place on small, informal half-mile circuits all around Louisiana, but it was the formation of the Metairie Jockey Club on the outskirts of New Orleans that really launched horseracing in the ‘Pelican State’ and specifically in the New Orleans area.

>> she talks about this lesser known influence in the war of secession with pulitzer prize-winning historian, eric foner. >> host: im very happy to be speaking today with amanda foreman, the author of the new book, "a world on fire: britains crucial role in the american civil war," which has gained a great deal of attention, a fascinating book, and were going to have a nice conversation about britain, the american civil war and writing about civil war history. so, hello, amanda. >> gue...