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

​February 21, 2025 - Morrison's Attack Tour - Fort Donelson Symposium, Dover, TN.

March 20, 2025 -  Perryville Stories - Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Marietta, OH.

April 10, 2025 - Chickamauga & Chattanooga Civil War Round Table.

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

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

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.

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.

​Professionally Guided Single & Multi-Day Tours

​Walking With History​ LLC

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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!

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