Kassie Koester
@kassielkoester.bsky.social
Historian of Steamboating on the Upper Missouri & the Overland trail. Genealogist. Married to the love of my life, mama of 2 humans and 3 dogs. ☕️📷🎄 Views are my own.
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This week Historians At The Movies talks about Cheyenne history and the West. Join us on Netflix this Sunday September 14 at 8pm eastern for HOSTILES.
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
September 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This week Historians At The Movies talks about Cheyenne history and the West. Join us on Netflix this Sunday September 14 at 8pm eastern for HOSTILES.
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
Not a very productive day, but trying show myself some grace. Today is the 4th anniversary of my Dad's passing. I don't think there will ever be a time where Auguat 19th isn't horrible.
August 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Not a very productive day, but trying show myself some grace. Today is the 4th anniversary of my Dad's passing. I don't think there will ever be a time where Auguat 19th isn't horrible.
I'm teaching full time beginning in September and have a book due in November, but has that stopped me from coming up with ideas for two articles, a presentation, and new course? No. Am I going to be nice to myself and not try to do all of those things within the next six months? Also, no.
August 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I'm teaching full time beginning in September and have a book due in November, but has that stopped me from coming up with ideas for two articles, a presentation, and new course? No. Am I going to be nice to myself and not try to do all of those things within the next six months? Also, no.
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Family Search Wiki is my go-to for what civil records exist in a county.
August 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Sometimes while I write, I like to have movies on in the background. This evening's movie- 3:10 to Yuma, the remake with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
August 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Sometimes while I write, I like to have movies on in the background. This evening's movie- 3:10 to Yuma, the remake with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
Oh if I don't disappear into the abyss that is writing my book this evening, I will join in! #genchat
And there we have it! Thanks for sharing all your "things" tonight! Our next #genchat will be August 8, which will be about Records in the Confederate States. I thought that might be a good challenge for us!
August 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Oh if I don't disappear into the abyss that is writing my book this evening, I will join in! #genchat
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My son has grown 2 inches in the past two months. Another 3 inches and he will catch me!
July 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
My son has grown 2 inches in the past two months. Another 3 inches and he will catch me!
Dear bookshelf manufacturers: I don't need to know how many pounds per shelf. I need to know how many 500 page books per shelf. Don't make me do math please.
July 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Dear bookshelf manufacturers: I don't need to know how many pounds per shelf. I need to know how many 500 page books per shelf. Don't make me do math please.
One of the hardest parts of researching in the era (1870s) that I do is reading the disgusting remarks made about Indigenous people in newspapers and federal reports. Today I'm reading about the Nez Perce and capture of Chief Joseph and it's tough to read these reports.
July 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
One of the hardest parts of researching in the era (1870s) that I do is reading the disgusting remarks made about Indigenous people in newspapers and federal reports. Today I'm reading about the Nez Perce and capture of Chief Joseph and it's tough to read these reports.
Lots on today's to do list...grading, reading, and sorting through about a dozen old federal reports.
July 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Lots on today's to do list...grading, reading, and sorting through about a dozen old federal reports.
Late night thoughts...why does standing up for yourself to those you love the most have to suck so much?
July 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Late night thoughts...why does standing up for yourself to those you love the most have to suck so much?
So tired but burning the midnight oil writing...so close to finishing this chapter.
July 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
So tired but burning the midnight oil writing...so close to finishing this chapter.
I turned 40 today and yes I am spending my evening building a lego steamboat.
July 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I turned 40 today and yes I am spending my evening building a lego steamboat.
We got in about 1am from our trip out to Cripple Creek, CO. We stayed in a cute cabin, explored the town and some historic sites, hiked, and did a lot of fishing. With doggo in tow.
July 13, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We got in about 1am from our trip out to Cripple Creek, CO. We stayed in a cute cabin, explored the town and some historic sites, hiked, and did a lot of fishing. With doggo in tow.
My husband shaved his beard off for the first time in over ten years!!!!
July 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
My husband shaved his beard off for the first time in over ten years!!!!
I don't turn 40 for another week by my husband and son wanted to give my birthday present early! I'm in love! It even has the wheel in the right place for a "mountain boat."
July 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I don't turn 40 for another week by my husband and son wanted to give my birthday present early! I'm in love! It even has the wheel in the right place for a "mountain boat."
Some days writing is so hard. Other days it's not. In the past half an hour, I've written more than I did all day yesterday.
July 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Some days writing is so hard. Other days it's not. In the past half an hour, I've written more than I did all day yesterday.
Spending my 4th watching movies where Nazis get punched, drinking some wine, and doing some writing. Hubs has his smoker going and dinner under control!
July 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Spending my 4th watching movies where Nazis get punched, drinking some wine, and doing some writing. Hubs has his smoker going and dinner under control!
Same day as my 40th birthday!
In a little over a week (7/13) we'll be doing the #HATM SEVENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY. I'm still deciding on what we'll watch so if there's something on Netflix or Prime Video that you like, hit me below! Thanks!
July 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Same day as my 40th birthday!