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From the ECW Archives: Trevilian Station
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
Posted in Battles, Cavalry
Tagged Battle of Trevilian Station, cavalry, ECW archives, from the archives, George A. Custer, Trevilian Station
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Trevilian Station: Wade Hampton Emerges from the Shadow of J.E.B. Stuart
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
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Cavalry, Civil War Events, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal
Tagged Alfred Torbert, Battle of Trevilian Station, David Gregg, Gilbert "Gib" Wright, JEB Stuart, Matthew C. Butler, Ogg Farm at Trevilian Station, Philip Sheridan, Pierce M.B. Young, Robert E. Lee, Thomas Devin, Wade Hampton, Wesley Merritt
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Edward B. Williston and the ECW Archives
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
The Fight for the Ogg Farm at Trevilian Station
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
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Cavalry, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal, Memory
Tagged 4th New York Cavalry, 6th New York Cavalry, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Alfred Torbert, Battery D 2nd U.S. Artillery, Battle of Trevilian Station, Benjamin Rutledge, David Gregg, Edward Williston, Fitzhugh Lee, George A. Custer, Gilbert Wright, Matthew C. Butler, Ogg Farm at Trevilian Station, Philip Sheridan, Pierce M.B. Young, Reserve Brigade, Richard Dulany, The Michigan Brigade, Thomas Devin, Thomas Rosser, Wade Hampton, Wesley Merritt
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Help Save Three Virginia Stations: Bristoe, Trevilian, and Reams
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
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Cavalry, Civil War Events, Civil War Trails, Common Soldier, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal, Memory, Monuments, Preservation
Tagged Battle of Trevilian Station, battlefield preservation, Bristoe Station, Bristoe Station Campaign, Civil War Battlefield Preservation, Civil War Trust, Preservation, Ream's Station
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Presentations From the 2014 Emerging Civil War Symposium-Eric J. Wittenberg
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
Coming Up This Weekend
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
