Tag Archives: Cedar Mountain

Saving History Saturday: American Battlefield Trust Aims to Save Land at Four Battlefields

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

As one of its first battlefield preservation campaigns of 2020, the American Battlefield Trust is aiming to save over 600 acres of hallowed ground at four major battlefields – all in Virginia. Cedar Creek, Cedar Mountain, Sailor’s Creek, and Ware … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Cedar Mountain Battlefield’s Annual Commemoration

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

The Battle of Cedar Mountain occurred on August 9, 1862, when Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson battled Union General Nathaniel Banks a few miles south of the town of the Culpeper. The five hour conflict pitted four Union brigades against three … Continue reading →

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On the March with the Civil War Trust

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Civil War Trust has been very busy as of late, marching forward on all fronts of preservation. Just several weeks ago, the Trust, along with many other preservation organizations in the Shenandoah Valley took a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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The Winchester Photograph: Portrait of A General’s Character

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Sarah Kay Bierle There were only two photos of General “Stonewall” Jackson taken during the war. One photograph was made during April 1863, shortly before his final battle at Chancellorsville and … Continue reading →

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State Park Initiative in Culpeper County Virginia

Posted on August 27, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Mike Block As the Vice-President of the Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield, as well as a former member of the Board of Directors of the Brandy Station Foundation, I have spent … Continue reading →

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