Tag Archives: Battle of Trevilian Station

ECW Weekender: Trevilian Station Battlefield

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

On June 11-12, 1864, Union and Confederate cavalries clashed near Trevilian Station, west of Louisa Court House in Central Virginia. General Philip Sheridan had headed west as the Federal armies aimed toward Petersburg; he was supposed to link forces with … Continue reading →

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From the Chickahominy to the James: June 4-14, 1864

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Sean Michael Chick

In the aftermath of Cold Harbor, the armies led by Robert E. Lee and George Meade were at a strategic stalemate less than twenty miles from Richmond. The advantage though was to the Confederates. Lee still held Richmond and his … Continue reading →

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From the ECW Archives: Trevilian Station

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

On June 11 and 12, 1864, the Battle of Trevilian Station occurred. Union cavalry commanded by Major General Philip Sheridan swung southward, planning to join up with General David Hunter at Charlottesville, Virginia. However, near Trevilian Station Confederate cavalry commanded … Continue reading →

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Trevilian Station: Wade Hampton Emerges from the Shadow of J.E.B. Stuart

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Lately, when the opportunity has presented itself, I’ve been reviewing primary accounts of the Battle of Trevilian Station. The announcement last week regarding our speakers lineup for the Fifth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium (early bird rates are still available) prompted … Continue reading →

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Edward B. Williston and the ECW Archives

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Recently, I was reviewing several accounts related to the Battle of Trevilian Station. On the second day of the engagement, 1st Lt. Edward Williston, a Federal artillerist, brought his guns to bear on the Confederate position at the the Ogg … Continue reading →

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The Fight for the Ogg Farm at Trevilian Station

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Daniel Davis

This past weekend, my wife and I had the opportunity to spend time with family at Lake Anna. On Friday morning, we went out to breakfast in Louisa with my wonderful brother and sister-in-law. Driving back to the house, we … Continue reading →

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Help Save Three Virginia Stations: Bristoe, Trevilian, and Reams

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Civil War Trust needs your help to protect hallowed ground at three different battlefields: Bristoe Station, Trevilian Station, and Reams Station.  To find out how you can help preserve this ground for future generations, read the Trust’s announcement regarding … Continue reading →

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Presentations From the 2014 Emerging Civil War Symposium-Eric J. Wittenberg

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Emerging Civil War

As we gear up for this years Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge, we wanted to share this presentation from last years ECW Symposium. As you may recall, we were honored to have C-SPAN cover our first major symposium. Below is … Continue reading →

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Coming Up This Weekend

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Emerging Civil War

This weekend C-SPAN 3 will be airing the first of the Emerging Civil War Symposium lectures from this past August. On Saturday, at 6 PM & 10 PM, Eric Wittenberg’s lecture about the Battle of Trevilian Station will air. Eric … Continue reading →

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