Tag Archives: Chancellorsville battlefield

Cold Furnace

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

It snowed today in central Virginia, so I took a few minutes away from my desk to enjoy some time on the Chancellorsville battlefield. What a beautiful day!

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Revisiting “Battlefield Travesty” in Advance of a Clean-Up

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

A few months ago, I shared the unfortunate story of a Civil War site on the edge of the Chancellorsville battlefield that had fallen victim to vandalism and neglect. I’m pleased to report that local students, in partnership with local … Continue reading →

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Humidity in the Air

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Chris Mackowski
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Preservation News: Stonewall Brigade Tract Gets Eagle Scout Attention

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

It’s so inspiring to see young folks involved in battlefield preservation work. Check-out this highlight from Central Virginia Battlefields Trust‘s Summer Newsletter:

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Recapping Facebook LIVE from Chancellorsville

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

If you missed our Facebook LIVE events with the Civil War Trust this past week, you can still watch them—even if you’re not on Facebook. For your convenience, we’ve collected links for all episodes, below. Emerging Civil War historians Edward … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished: A Follow-Up to “Battlefield Travesty”

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

“Are you going out to pick up garbage?” my wife asked from the comfort of our bed as I finished tying my shoes. “Yes,” I said, trying to stay quiet enough that she could fall back to sleep. “Don’t pick … Continue reading →

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The 114th PA at Chancellorsville, Overlooked in Plain Sight

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

The Chancellorsville monument to the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry is arguably the battlefield’s most visible monument—and, ironically, the least accessible. The granite tablet sits next to the eastbound lane of Route Three, facing the forest rather than the road, maintaining both … Continue reading →

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The First Day at Chancellorsville Battlefield

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

Fighting at Chancellorsville opened on the morning of May 1, 1863, along the Orange Turnpike and the Orange Plank Road. Today, the property where fighting took place along the turnpike—now Route 3—is preserved thanks to the efforts of the Civil … Continue reading →

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Hello from Chancellorsville

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

I’m at the first day’s battlefield at Chancellorsville this morning. I’m getting prepped for our two-day line up of Facebook LIVE events with the Civil War Trust, which start tomorrow. You can follow along on ECW’s Facebook page or the … Continue reading →

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The Furnace Has Gone Cold

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Chris Mackowski
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