Tag Archives: Confederate surrenders

Ending The War: The Darkest Day

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Dwight Hughes

“The darkest day of my life,” wrote Lieutenant William Whittle in his journal entry for August 2, 1865. “The past is gone for naught—the future is dark as the blackest night. Oh! God protect and comfort us I pray.” The … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Site of the Final Surrender

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

To reach the site of the last Confederate surrender, I first have to cross a cemetery. Along the back wall, three brick stairs offer access to a gravel pathway that leads off into the woods and the 35-acre Doaksville archaeological … Continue reading →

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