Tag Archives: Civil War Trails

Shenandoah County Park Unveils New Civil War Trails Sign for Tom’s Brook

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Emerging Civil War

“Don’t let anyone tell you that interest in the Civil War is waning,” says our friend Drew Gruber, executive director of Civil War Trails. “More new signs!” Drew passed along word from Shenandoah County about a new sign offering details … Continue reading →

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Lost Order Found

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

I’ve been putting the final touches on the upcoming ECW What If book, getting ready to ship it off to the printer later this week. Of course, one of the most famous “What Ifs” of the war relates to Robert … Continue reading →

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Civil War Trails: A New Look at Old Stories

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Drew Gruber

NOVA Parks launched two new Civil War Trails signs in Loudoun County, Virginia last week. This new look at old stories will help drive visitation to the region. Tracy Gillespie, Site Manager for NOVA Parks said, “NOVA Parks is excited … Continue reading →

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Paddle Along With Frederick Douglass

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Drew Gruber

Adapted from a news release… Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with the Caroline Office of Tourism, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the Caroline County Historical Society to update three of the Civil War Trails sites in … Continue reading →

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New Sign Highlights Black History in Winchester

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Drew Gruber

Adapted from a news release… During Winchester’s Juneteenth weekend a new Civil War Trails sign was unveiled at 15 North Cameron Street, on the ground of City Hall. The sign enables visitors to stand in the footsteps of the 19th … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Woodville, Virginia

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

I used to always think of Woodville as only a very small hamlet along Route 522 (Sperryville Pike) marking about three-quarters of the way from Culpeper to Sperryville. The place where the speed limit drops to 35 miles per hour, … Continue reading →

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Harris Farm: The 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery’s Baptism of Fire

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Terry Rensel

General Ulysses S. Grant had decided to move around Gen. Robert E. Lee’s right once again in another flanking maneuver in the Overland Campaign. On the night of May 18, 1864, the Union’s Army of the Potomac started shifting away … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: A New Voice For Old Stories

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

The following press release comes from Civil War Trails in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Civil War Trails, Inc. has teamed up with Fairfax County Parks and Recreation, Old Baldy Civil War Round Table and several … Continue reading →

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Civil War Roundtables and Civil War Trails

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

Last month, I did a little cheerleading for Civil War Trails. It was time to re-up my sponsorship of a sign, and I was glad to do so. As it turned out, in the days following, the Trails launched an … Continue reading →

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Civil War Trails: Moorefield, WV

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Chris Brown

As you start thinking about your fall travel plans we recommend you visit one of our teams favorite fall destinations, Moorefield West Virginia.

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