Tag Archives: Second Deep Bottom

Saving History Saturday: Phase Two at Gaines Mill & Cold Harbor with American Battlefield Trust

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

Article adapted from news on American Battlefield Trust’s website A year ago, the American Battlefield Trust announced a fundraising campaign to protect 108 acres of property where two significant Civil War battles were fought, and where men on both sides, … Continue reading →

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Preservation Groups: The Richmond Battlefields Association

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Doug Crenshaw

I recently had the opportunity to talk to Bernie Fisher, president of the RBA about the history and accomplishments of the local preservation organization. The RBA was established in 2001. Julie and Bob Krick provided the spark as a small … Continue reading →

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He Had Won for Himself an Honorable Name: Brig. Gen. John Chambliss’ Untimely Death

Posted on August 20, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back author Jimmy Price The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign witnessed many dark days for the Army of Northern Virginia, but one that has received scant attention is August 16, 1864. On that day, Lee’s army lost … Continue reading →

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