Fort Humboldt! My wife and I lived in Eureka for a year. Our oldest son was born there. Visited Fort Humboldt many times, you could have the whole place to yourself on weekdays in the winter. Great place to walk, clear your mind and think of what once was. Enjoyed your episode very much
My Sunday morning is now complete with another interesting history lesson. Thank you, Jeff and Sarah. May you have a blessed Christmas filled with love and joy.
He was also stationed at Fort Vancouver in Washington,and visited Fort Steilacoom also in Washington.I want to wish you Sarah a very Merry Christmas and a awesome New Year 🇺🇸🎄🎄🎄
So happy you did not miss Fort Humboldt. After my visit I bought a Grant Biography to learn more. Also learned a lot about the abuse and murder of Native Americans in the Eureka area. As always love your channel.
Strange how circumstances present themselves; had it not been for Grant's sordid past, he would never have risen to the lofty height of the presidency. Shunned by an indifferent wife with questionable intentions, Grant suffered from severe alcoholism and unfathomable bouts of depression. I was fascinated by your account of this misunderstood icon, Jeff.
Hello Jeff and Sarah, Thanks so much for this great story on President Grant. And thanks for what you do on researching the history. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve.🎄🎅
I had no idea Grant was in Humboldt County. I can understand why he felt that way. He may have felt like the Military abandoned him at this point. He sure over came his demons and depression! I guess Grant was wrong on the Indians of Humboldt. Thus proving the daily drills and military discipline was vital to ensure survival then as it is today. I’m sure he exceeded all of his father’s expectations. Proving one can overcome depression and addiction to go on to do great things. Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah!
Guys you are sooo brilliant at what you do . Most of our friends are now disciples of your channel… A massive thank you once again for all you’ve given this past year . Gods speed . Looking forward to next year . Merry Christmas to you and yours … Jamie England uk . 🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🏴❤️
My high school American government teacher claimed that he wasn't a true alcoholic, but poorly tolerated any amount of alcohol, & his staff would make sure that he only had shot-glass sizes to drink from.---I completely understand your ghosts of the past comment. I've had powerful experiences myself, in many different locations...Bandelier National Monument outside Los Alamos, the USS Arizona, the Kiev Memorial. History seemed so alive there.
Bandalier gave me a weird feeling too. I took the hike down to the river after visiting the cliff dwellings and the whole way down I felt like I was being stalked by a bear. Paranoid or what?!
@@sueboobarela1669 For me, I was hearing children playing, women gossiping, men working the fields. Wasn't a spooky feeling, more like a lingering memory from a movie. (Exciting that you've been there to experience the magic of the place!!!)
Your High School teacher was absolutely right about Grants drinking. I’ve studied Grant for 20 years and have read everything on the man. Glad to hear someone’s out there preaching the truth about his drinking, or should I say, his inability to drink very much.
Interesting story of Grant. I didn't know he had been kicked out of the army prior to the Civil War. He just wasn't cut out for an isolated post. Sad what the settlers did to the Native Americans after he was gone. Wishing you and Sarah a very merry Christmas.
Good job on this one Jeff Thank you I hope you and yours have a good CHRISTMAS and New year's Holliday PS. Don't get to drunk ! LOL. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......
Wow, I've driven through Eureka many times but did not know about Fort Humbolt.... next trip I'll stop and check it out. Thanks again for a great video
Thank you for this video. I probably will not be able to visit CA again to see this myself. I am from NY - near USMA West Point - where Grant graduated in 1843. Heather
It’s Monday 25th, Christmas 🎅 morning 7.00am here right now. Had to start my day right 😁 Very interesting time, but it was a very hard and brutal time as well. I love this type of history. Thanks. Merry Christmas for tomorrow Jeff and Sarah. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
I really feel for our men and women in the service who are separated from loved ones. It has to be very difficult to be away from home for such long periods of time. Another great vlog Jeff.
Thank you Jeff & Sarah. Always look forward to your latest installment. You guys put a lot into every episode. Merry Christmas to you both, and as always take care and safe travels!
Thanks for the video Jeff I really enjoyed watching it and the awesome History you and your wife cover. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both. ❤
So many historical facts I didn’t know! I so appreciate the format and perspectives of the history presented in each episode. History made alive, totally unique and interesting by Jeff and Sara!🥳🎉. Thank you for another great post! 🎄🤶
This is an interesting video. My home town Grants Pass, Oregon reportedly got its name from a story in which Grant himself passed by and did not stop for a visit. This may have been during his presidency. I did not know of his history of time spent in the region before.
This is so cool, I didn't know he went that far west. I used to live across the street from Grant's birthplace when I was about two years old. It's still there today.
@@jbenziggy in my opinion custer was the same type of a person as lieutenant Calley , only 100 years earlier. But you are correct he was a jerk ( to put it mildly ) there is a ton of people today who have no idea who LT. Calley is , or was. THANK you for your response.
I can still hear my grandpa saying, Grant was an ole drunk. I was a little disappoint because I was telling my classmates we had ties to him through a sister. Appreciate another great story.
Hi Jeff and Sarah, I have been here many years ago, and nothings changed. It is a weird feeling to walk the grounds of those men, you can almost feel their presence. Same as when I walked a mile on the Oregon trail out of Baker, OR. Thank you, I love your history videos. I hope your Christmas was a really wonderful one.
Thanks for sharing, Lorna! Yes, we had a good Christmas Eve with rambunctious grandkids running around and a very quiet Christmas at home. How was yours?
Hello Jeff and Sarah thank you so much for great story I'm new on your amazing channel I love and enjoy history all my life I appreciate your storytelling with Sarah! Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️👏
I loved the video and loved how you mixed old pics with new but some very sad bits as well Thankyou Jeff for another great video and History lesson Loved it
thanks for another great story Jeff and Sarah. I have always admired Grant as a Military tactician who became Abe Lincoln's right hand man during the Civil War. First Black Representative Frederick Douglas called Grant the best friend the Negro had. He liberated the Black's in the South and turned them into all Black battalions to fight the confederacy.
Great video! I am surprised too that they have not reconstructed the missing buildings. This video reminded me of Ft. Larned, KS which is indeed still in a very isolated area. All of the buildings there are original and have been put back to what they looked like in the 1860s. Definitely worth a look at least on the internet. Another fort in KS is Ft. Scott. Again all of the buildings are original or have been reconstructed. Both Ft. Larned and Ft. Scott are interesting places to visit.
Merry Christmas Eve, Jeff & Sarah. A very interesting man that you researched here, and president - back when presidents were presidents. Thank you for your research and video expertise.
Interesting video. We visited Fort Humboldt a few years ago. The northern California coast is one of our favorite places. Did you get to Patricks Point State Park? Nancy
Love these history trips....one thing I noticed about Grant. I don't believe I have seen too many pictures of the "young" Grant. If I have, I must not have paid any attention. He was quite a handsome man. Wish I could have told him that Moms do not have that much time to be lonely; they are busy raising the kids and keeping house. Loved this trip, but, as always, hate the "progress" that has destroyed so much of the history. Thanks to you and Sarah, and Merry Christmas!
Wow Jeff. This a story and side to Grant I think most are unaware of. I know I learned something. I went to scout jamborees in Galena IL. His home town. For many years. Knew about his drinking problem. Followed him all his Life. Strange he’s buried in New York. Where graffiti is painted on his tomb. Jeff thank you very much. 💯👍👊 And Merry Christmas to you and your Family!🎄🎁
Thankyou jeff, very awesome video/history, thankyou for a great 2023 you did a awesome job taking us on all your journeys and the history is awesome you do great! the hard work that you make the effort is truely wonderful. the stones in the ground you spoke about more than likely is stones left over from what was once there. my guess any way, but the history about grant I knew that he was in the civil war but before that the history on him I did not know about, Thankyou jeff, take care and merry christmas to you and your family. god bless see you in 2024
Fort Humboldt! My wife and I lived in Eureka for a year. Our oldest son was born there. Visited Fort Humboldt many times, you could have the whole place to yourself on weekdays in the winter. Great place to walk, clear your mind and think of what once was. Enjoyed your episode very much
My Sunday morning is now complete with another interesting history lesson. Thank you, Jeff and Sarah. May you have a blessed Christmas filled with love and joy.
He was also stationed at Fort Vancouver in Washington,and visited Fort Steilacoom also in Washington.I want to wish you Sarah a very Merry Christmas and a awesome New Year 🇺🇸🎄🎄🎄
Great episode of one of the greatest Americans that lived. Thank you for sharing. Take care Jeff, and Sarah. 🇺🇲
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🤶 🎄
So happy you did not miss Fort Humboldt. After my visit I bought a Grant Biography to learn more. Also learned a lot about the abuse and murder of Native Americans in the Eureka area. As always love your channel.
I was horrified to read about the slaughter on that island! Outright murder! It’s a sad chapter in our history!
Strange how circumstances present themselves; had it not been for Grant's sordid past, he would never have risen to the lofty height of the presidency. Shunned by an indifferent wife with questionable intentions, Grant suffered from severe alcoholism and unfathomable bouts of depression. I was fascinated by your account of this misunderstood icon, Jeff.
Thank you Jeff! I had no idea of Grant's history in Humboldt County. Very educational and informative.
Glad you enjoyed it! Lots of folks don’t know about his time in California. I failed to mention that he also went up farther north too!
Hello Jeff and Sarah, Thanks so much for this great story on President Grant. And thanks for what you do on researching the history. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve.🎄🎅
Our pleasure! Thank you, good sir! Merry Christmas!
Great episode...never knew he drank so much.
I watched on smarttv but I came over to my phone to leave the comment.
Thanks for the extra effort to comment! Much appreciated! Merry Christmas!
Thanks Jeff and Sarah! I thoroughly enjoy the rich history of California.
Happy Holidays!
I had no idea Grant was in Humboldt County. I can understand why he felt that way. He may have felt like the Military abandoned him at this point. He sure over came his demons and depression! I guess Grant was wrong on the Indians of Humboldt. Thus proving the daily drills and military discipline was vital to ensure survival then as it is today. I’m sure he exceeded all of his father’s expectations. Proving one can overcome depression and addiction to go on to do great things.
Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah!
Thank you for this wonderful history lesson! Jeff, I hope you and Sarah have a blessed 2024.
Same to you! May that be true for everyone!
Wow - never knew he lived there. Excellent video!
WOW, I had no idea about the personal side of Grant's life. This was very eye-opening, and pretty sad. Thanks, Jeff and Sarah for this video.
Oh yeah Grant was a big drinker. So was Andrew Johnson! I guess that’s how you dealt with life’s woes. It’s still a big problem today.
Guys you are sooo brilliant at what you do . Most of our friends are now disciples of your channel… A massive thank you once again for all you’ve given this past year . Gods speed . Looking forward to next year . Merry Christmas to you and yours … Jamie England uk . 🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🏴❤️
Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah 🌲 🎉
Thank you for another year of wonderful history! Looking forward to more...and that photo of 1850 San Francisco is unreal.
Merry Christmas Jeff & Sarah!! Thanks for all the history lessons you do!!
My high school American government teacher claimed that he wasn't a true alcoholic, but poorly tolerated any amount of alcohol, & his staff would make sure that he only had shot-glass sizes to drink from.---I completely understand your ghosts of the past comment. I've had powerful experiences myself, in many different locations...Bandelier National Monument outside Los Alamos, the USS Arizona, the Kiev Memorial. History seemed so alive there.
***Only a loser is an alcoholic*** **Glad you broke free***
Bandalier gave me a weird feeling too. I took the hike down to the river after visiting the cliff dwellings and the whole way down I felt like I was being stalked by a bear. Paranoid or what?!
@@sueboobarela1669 For me, I was hearing children playing, women gossiping, men working the fields. Wasn't a spooky feeling, more like a lingering memory from a movie. (Exciting that you've been there to experience the magic of the place!!!)
Might have had something to do with the fact I was hiking alone. Also, I have a real fear of bears. Loved Bandelier.@@alanatolstad4824
Your High School teacher was absolutely right about Grants drinking. I’ve studied Grant for 20 years and have read everything on the man. Glad to hear someone’s out there preaching the truth about his drinking, or should I say, his inability to drink very much.
Coffee and a little California history. A great Sunda morning treat.
Merry Christmas Eve! Once again, time to stop what I'm doing to watch your latest episode!!!.
Interesting story of Grant. I didn't know he had been kicked out of the army prior to the Civil War. He just wasn't cut out for an isolated post. Sad what the settlers did to the Native Americans after he was gone. Wishing you and Sarah a very merry Christmas.
Jeff would you fulfill my suggestion by visiting the grave of John philip sousa please and you are a sweet kind guy on youtube 🎄🎄
Good job on this one Jeff Thank you I hope you and yours have a good CHRISTMAS and New year's Holliday PS. Don't get to drunk ! LOL. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......
Wow, I've driven through Eureka many times but did not know about Fort Humbolt.... next trip I'll stop and check it out. Thanks again for a great video
Thank you for this video. I probably will not be able to visit CA again to see this myself. I am from NY - near USMA West Point - where Grant graduated in 1843. Heather
I understand. Thank you and bless you! Merry Christmas!
G'morning Jeff and Sarah.
Merry Christmas Eve from the Heartland in Missouri.🙏🇺🇸
It’s Monday 25th, Christmas 🎅 morning 7.00am here right now. Had to start my day right 😁
Very interesting time, but it was a very hard and brutal time as well. I love this type of history.
Thanks. Merry Christmas for tomorrow Jeff and Sarah. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Yes it was a brutal time for the American Indian. So sad how they were treated. Merry Christmas to you and yours. It’s still Dec. 24 here!
Another great history lesson that is truth. Thanks, I so look forward to your lessons.
My pleasure! We appreciate the kind words! Merry Christmas!
Thats one place that I've never been too on my Road Trips up Hwy 1 past Seaside OR. to Tawalame OR. Thanks for letting us see it through the Camera.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Jeff and Sarah and you family members! Deborah 🇨🇦🙏
Thoroughly enjoyable🙂
Interesting and informative video. Thanks, Jeff!
Always enjoy watching your videos☕️Thank you ☕️ 🎄
A really wonderful history lesson, thank you both for your hard work ,
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and God bless you!
Awesome
Interesting story for me, as I live just a few mins from his birthplace and have been there many times.
I really feel for our men and women in the service who are separated from loved ones. It has to be very difficult to be away from home for such long periods of time. Another great vlog Jeff.
Informative as always. And you always deliver.
Thanx to both of you...
Thank you Jeff & Sarah. Always look forward to your latest installment. You guys put a lot into every episode.
Merry Christmas to you both,
and as always take care and safe travels!
Our pleasure! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you!
Wonderful video Jeff. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Thanks for the History....Merry Christmas 🎄 Jeff and Sarah 😊
I was just listening to the Civil War podcast episode on Grant yesterday! Perfect timing haha. Thank you for uploading this
Love this channel, the combination between your professional voice and your wife's humor and being genuine as you are in a different way is very cool.
Thanks Jeff
Hi Sarah.
Always entertaining and educational.
Merry Christmas.
Central California watching
Good to hear from you again, sir! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks for the video Jeff I really enjoyed watching it and the awesome History you and your wife cover. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both. ❤
A great and very humane discussion of grant's career. I am very pleased by this.. well done sir.
Thank you very much, Barbara!
Wonderful history lesson. Thank you. Jim and Angie
Another GR8 HH vid and my weekly "fix"! Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
So many historical facts I didn’t know! I so appreciate the format and perspectives of the history presented in each episode. History made alive, totally unique and interesting by Jeff and Sara!🥳🎉. Thank you for another great post! 🎄🤶
Fascinating story. I never knew any of this before. Have a great Christmas, and a wonderful new year...
Glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas, Gerry! Bless you too!
Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah and Family. Looking forward to more of your very enjoyable videos to come with the new year
This is an interesting video. My home town Grants Pass, Oregon reportedly got its name from a story in which Grant himself passed by and did not stop for a visit. This may have been during his presidency. I did not know of his history of time spent in the region before.
Keep up the great work 👍 wish you guys a merry Christmas and a happy New Year' 🎉 . 👍👍👍
Thank you Jeff and Sarah, for another great history lesson. Have a Merry Christmas.
Same to you! Thank you, Bart!
This is so cool, I didn't know he went that far west. I used to live across the street from Grant's birthplace when I was about two years old. It's still there today.
I enjoy visiting old forts, so thank you for this tour. I found grants history prior to the war interesting
Enjoyed, Jeff, Sarah
Jeff I never knew any of this stuff about Grant other then being President and he didn't like Custer Thank you Frank from montana...
Custer was a real jerk I understand.
@@jbenziggy in my opinion custer was the same type of a person as lieutenant Calley , only 100 years earlier. But you are correct he was a jerk ( to put it mildly ) there is a ton of people today who have no idea who LT. Calley is , or was. THANK you for your response.
Great story.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was so surprised to hear that Grant was a drinker!! Another interesting history lesson!! I learn so much from your videos!! Merry Christmas!!!
Really enjoyed this episode 🇺🇸
Thank you. I know it’s Christmas Eve day but I always release a new video in Sunday mornings!’
Thank you, Jeff and Sarah great episode
Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas!
@@jbenziggy Merry Christmas
Another great video and history lesson. What a great way to end my Christmas Day and not watching the repeats on TV. Merry Christmas Jeff & Sarah.
Thank you so much to our good friend, Wayne! I'm sure your Christmas Day is ending or is over but we wish you a very Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas to you both. I always come away from these "courses" having learned some things! Thank you for increasing my knowledge!
Our pleasure! Thanks, Robert and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Great episode to end another great year of videos.
Thanks Jeff and Sarah.
Have a great New Year 🎊🎊
Jeff and Sarah, thank you so much for this great video. You both have a great holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Dave Dartmouth UK thank you Jeff another very interesting video
I've been to Grant's Tomb. On the Edge of Central Park. It's a Beautiful Monument. ❤
I bet it is! Very grand from the photos I’ve seen!
I can still hear my grandpa saying, Grant was an ole drunk. I was a little disappoint because I was telling my classmates we had ties to him through a sister. Appreciate another great story.
Another great video. I look forward to them every Sunday morning. Oh I am a subscriber 😊
very good !!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Jeff and Sarah, I have been here many years ago, and nothings changed. It is a weird feeling to walk the grounds of those men, you can almost feel their presence. Same as when I walked a mile on the Oregon trail out of Baker, OR. Thank you, I love your history videos. I hope your Christmas was a really wonderful one.
Thanks for sharing, Lorna! Yes, we had a good Christmas Eve with rambunctious grandkids running around and a very quiet Christmas at home. How was yours?
At my sons, too many people, lots of noise and laughter, but glad to get home. I'm getting too old for all the hoopla I think, lol.
Another good video. Always did enjoy learning about Grant
Cool! Catching up on my watching. Will have to pop in there next time I'm in Eureka! Thanks and cheers!
Thank you Mr. Steve! Say, do we get to see your carpool karaoke or was that just a gimmick? LOL
Hello Jeff and Sarah thank you so much for great story I'm new on your amazing channel I love and enjoy history all my life I appreciate your storytelling with Sarah! Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️👏
All of your work is fantastic. I always enjoy your videos and narration. Thanks to both you and Sarah for everything you do. Great stuff!
Thank you very much!
I loved the video and loved how you mixed old pics with new but some very sad bits as well Thankyou Jeff for another great video and History lesson Loved it
Thanks 👍
Well done Jeff Merry Christmas
Thank you, sir! Merry Christmas to you too!
thanks for another great story Jeff and Sarah. I have always admired Grant as a Military tactician who became Abe Lincoln's right hand man during the Civil War. First Black Representative Frederick Douglas called Grant the best friend the Negro had. He liberated the Black's in the South and turned them into all Black battalions to fight the confederacy.
Awesome video as always. Thanks!
Thanks again! We appreciate the feedback!
Merry Christmas jeff, Sarah and family! May you all have a joyous Christmas and the best of New Year's!!!!
Thank you, Connie! Merry Christmas to you too!
Great video! I am surprised too that they have not reconstructed the missing buildings. This video reminded me of Ft. Larned, KS which is indeed still in a very isolated area. All of the buildings there are original and have been put back to what they looked like in the 1860s. Definitely worth a look at least on the internet. Another fort in KS is Ft. Scott. Again all of the buildings are original or have been reconstructed. Both Ft. Larned and Ft. Scott are interesting places to visit.
Really enjoy this video and all the work you do. I love the intimate details you give. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks, will do! I appreciate the positive feedback!
Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah.
Thank you, Bryan! Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas Eve, Jeff & Sarah. A very interesting man that you researched here, and president - back when presidents were presidents. Thank you for your research and video expertise.
Thank you for that, Jerry! Bless you and merry Christmas!
Another great video Jeff!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!!
Never knew this! Thanks!
Thank you for another very informative video😊
You are so welcome!
The county in Oregon I live in is named for General/President Grant
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year. First time commenting...but long time viewer.
Hey thanks for being a first time commenter! Happy new year to you as well!
That was a good one Jeff, I never knew Grant’s connection to Humboldt, pretty sad though. Merry Christmas and happy new year you two!
Same to you! Thank you!
You make me smarter, thank you
Interesting video. We visited Fort Humboldt a few years ago. The northern California coast is one of our favorite places. Did you get to Patricks Point State Park? Nancy
Well I am a direct decedents of Grant. Intresting
Thank you for this. 😊👍
You're welcome 😊 thanks!
Love these history trips....one thing I noticed about Grant. I don't believe I have seen too many pictures of the "young" Grant. If I have, I must not have paid any attention. He was quite a handsome man. Wish I could have told him that Moms do not have that much time to be lonely; they are busy raising the kids and keeping house. Loved this trip, but, as always, hate the "progress" that has destroyed so much of the history. Thanks to you and Sarah, and Merry Christmas!
If he was here today I would like to share a few tall beers n tamales w him…haha. Thanks for the lesson
Wow Jeff. This a story and side to Grant I think most are unaware of. I know I learned something. I went to scout jamborees in Galena IL. His home town. For many years. Knew about his drinking problem. Followed him all his Life. Strange he’s buried in New York. Where graffiti is painted on his tomb. Jeff thank you very much.
💯👍👊 And Merry Christmas to you and your Family!🎄🎁
Thankyou jeff, very awesome video/history, thankyou for a great 2023 you did a awesome job taking us on all your journeys and the history is awesome you do great! the hard work that you make the effort is truely wonderful. the stones in the ground you spoke about more than likely is stones left over from what was once there. my guess any way, but the history about grant I knew that he was in the civil war but before that the history on him I did not know about, Thankyou jeff, take care and merry christmas to you and your family. god bless see you in 2024
Once again, great video. Well done, Jeff. Want to change your mind about ghost, come spend one night in my condo.