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by Wes Modes on August 28, 2015

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The Story in Pictures

A presentation about Secret History
Shantyboat Dotty looking good in the early spring sunshine.
The first step in working on a longer Secret History documentary
People join us aboard the Dotty at the East Bay Mini Maker Faire
Please join us at the East Bay Mini Maker Faire

The Story in Words

Shantyboat Dotty Fleeing Fires
During the California fires we had to flee our home […]
Remembering Betty Goins
Remembering Betty Goins who passed away yesterday. We had the immense pleasure to interview Betty in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2016. […]
Running the Negros Out of Town
A look at American ethnic cleansing […]
You Asked Me To Write A Book
Many of you have told me over the last six years since […]
The Seven Wonders of Portsmouth
Post by honorary shipmate Andrew Feight Shanty Dotty […]

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