Excellent site on the Wirtz Execution - November 1865

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As some of you know, Betty serves as a guide at the restored military courtroom at Ft. McNair when it is open to the public. Such was the case this past Saturday, August 5.

I was privy to an email that the Public Affairs Office at the Fort received after a busload of historians (well-versed in all things Civil War) visited that day. A retired colonel, who conducts many history-related tours around the country, sent a glowing report on what a wonderful and knowledgeable historian Betty is and how her handling of the history and the attending questions was great. Those of us who know and love Betty already knew her many talents, but it is so nice to hear that others are benefitting from her knowledge.