​guided history tours and historical talks

​Walking With History​ LLC

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Publications

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I now have five publications available for sale on Lulu.com including two versions of The War Department Tablets of Fort Donelson National Battlefield.  I currently offer two sets of letters written by Ohio men (with a third in the works), and an expanded version of Peter Clark's Black Brigade of Cincinnati.  Visit my page on Lulu to purchase.

​Get out and enjoy our history the way it was meant to be experienced -- on the very ground where history took place! Walking With History LLC's single-day tours offer a rich experience for those looking to spend a few hours understanding our nation's past. Wanting a more detailed experience? Then our multi-day tours are for you!

​Professionally Guided Single & Multi-Day Tours

Recent Testimonials

Field Report from Blue and Gray Education Society about the Civil War on the Ohio tour HERE.

“Darryl did an excellent job. He was very compatible with the group. He made sure we took in all the important spots.”

“Very good in all respects; Darryl blends history and humor. “

“Darryl Smith was very knowledgeable.  Great tour guide.”

“Darryl's presentation was clear and devoid of unnecessary minutiae. He was a pleasure to have as our historian.”

“The information given by Darryl Smith was excellent.  The tour was very informative and interesting.”

“The tour was excellent in all aspects and I can think of no constructive suggestions.”

Tours & Talks

​​April 10, 2025 - Stories of the Kentucky Campaign - Chickamauga & Chattanooga Civil War Round Table.

​April 12, 2025 - Stories of the Kentucky Campaign - Minnesota Civil War Round Table

May 20, 2025 - Private Tour, Perryville, KY.

October 17-19, 2025 - Symposium on the Field. Perryville, KY.

​​April 8, 2026 - Central Ohio Civil War Round Table. Columbus, OH.

Presentations

Morgan’s First Kentucky Raid

Morgan’s Last Kentucky Raid

The Rise and Fall of a Confederate Raider

Turchin’s Brigade at Chickamauga

Butler County (Ohio) in the Civil War

John “Don’t Call Me Hunt” Morgan and the Not-So-Great Raid of 1863

Augusta College and Its Civil War Impact 

Cincinnati’s Black Brigade 

Fort Donelson Campaign 

Jenkin’s 1862 Raid Into Ohio

Morgan’s Men in Northern Kentucky – The Battles of Snow’s Pond, Augusta, and Brooksville

​The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky

The Battle of Rowlett’s Station – The 32nd Indiana Makes a Stand

Have a large group, don't want to spend the day with strangers, or want a more exclusive experience? Then a private tour is for you! Part of a home school association and looking for a day of American history? We can customize the tour to fit any group's needs.