Tag Archives: Cadet Stanard

Going Courting in Lexington, Virginia – Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Theology and Presbyterian doctrine. That’s what first took Major Thomas J. Jackson to the home of Dr. George Junkin in Lexington, Virginia. But before long, theology and doctrine wasn’t the only thing on the major’s mind. Dr. Junkin’s daughter, Elinor, … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day – Civil War Style

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Well, it’s official. Earlier today in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Groundhog Phil made his famous appearance and attempt to predict the coming weather. This year he didn’t see his shadow which gives hope that spring will come early in 2019. We’ll have to … Continue reading →

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Primary Sources: Longing To Be A Soldier

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

“I wrote Mother about my trip, but I don’t think I told her that most of our marches could be called forced marches, as we were on light rations half the time. I stood the Campaign “bully,” but felt as … Continue reading →

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A VMI Cadet Goes Ice-Skating

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

On the evening of March 22, 1864, eighteen-year-old Beverly “Jack” Stanard huddled in his cold barracks room at Virginia Military Institute, writing to his mother. That particular evening he found plenty to complain about: …Well, Mother I guess you will … Continue reading →

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