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The Death of a Confederate Icon: an Excerpt from “The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson” Authored by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White
Today marks the 151st anniversary of the death of Confederate General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Jackson had been wounded by members of the 18th North Carolina Infantry on the evening of May 2, 1863. The wounding necessitated the amputation of his left arm, in the early morning hours of May 3rd. Om May 4th, Jackson […]
Read more...My Own Spotsy Battlefield
Not many people get to own a piece of battlefield, but last month, I was fortunate enough to marry into a family that does. And it wasn’t just any battlefield—it’s the battlefield I am best acquainted with and most deeply attached to: Spotsylvania Court House. My family’s property, Stevenson Ridge, sits adjacent to the core […]
Read more...Forgotten Casualty: James Longstreet Wounded in the Wilderness: Part Two
Authored by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White: Click here to read part one in this series. “In the shaded light of the dense tangle, a shot or two went off, then more, and finally a strong fusillade,” said Sorrel, who was riding next to Longstreet. Hardly had the sound of cheering died away from […]
Read more...Death of Jenkins
Another installment in the “Tales From the Tombstone” series in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of the actual event. A product of Edisto Island, South Carolina and a graduate of The Citadel, Micah Jenkins was a product of the wealthy South Carolina Low Country. Like more recognizable Confederate military leaders, Jenkins also swore off alcohol […]
Read more...The Wounding of James Longstreet: Part One
Part one in a series. -Authored by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White- The Confederate flank attack through the Spotsylvania Wilderness had been an overwhelming success, surprising the Federal army and sending them into chaotic retreat. Now, the general wanted to push his advantage. His men, weary from their long morning march and the fight […]
Read more...Lewis A. Armistead and the American Civil War
Today we welcome back guest author William F. Floyd, Jr. William worked for forty years for the City of Norfolk. In his retirement, he’s now pursuing the study of history at Tidewater Community College. * * * Lewis A. Armistead was a Confederate general in the Civil War. He is best remembered for the role he […]
Read more...Question of the Week for February 17, 2014
What is your favorite book about the American Civil War?
Read more...Congratulations to Chris Mackowski
Congratulations to author Chris Mackowski. Chris has been named Historian-in-Residence at Stevenson Ridge. Stevenson Ridge is located on the Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield, and will host the First Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge, in August. (Click here for a quick overview or jump past the page break for full details).
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