Tag Archives: Civil War Trails

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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Huzzah for Civil War Trails

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

I’ll be honest: I don’t often get delighted to get bills in the mail. But the other day, the friendly neighborhood letter carrier from the USPS brought me a renewal notice from Civil War Trails, and I was delighted. I’m … Continue reading →

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Civil War Trails: Easton Maryland

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Chris Brown

Maryland’s Eastern Shore is one of our favorite destinations along the Trail. For those of you who have been there will know what a gem the beautiful towns and countryside can be.

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Civil War Trails: Rogersville, Tennessee

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Chris Brown

Cruising down (or up) interstate 81 near the Virginia line? Get off the interstate and explore beautiful Hawkins, County. The rolling hills, byways, historic sites and Rogersville’s downtown won’t disappoint. 

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