Tag Archives: Spotsylvania Court House

A Recap of the Overland Campaign’s 155th

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

One hundred fifty-five years ago, Ulysses S. Grant sat on the doorstep of Richmond, trying to figure out his next step now that Robert E. Lee had stymied him once again. The Overland Campaign was about to shift into a … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House 155 Years Ago

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

At the battle of Sportsylvania Court House 155 years ago, action was heating up following five days of rain. May 18 saw a Federal assault as large in scale as the May 12 assault again the Mule Shoe, foiled by … Continue reading →

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A Word on Behalf of Myer’s Hill on the 155th Anniversary

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

Happy “Myer’s Hill Day!” Today, May 14, was the anniversary of action 155 years ago at Spotsylvania Court House on the southeast edge of the battlefield. The highest ground in the area, Myer’s Hill became the scene of back-and-forth fighting. … Continue reading →

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John Henry Myer of Myer’s Hill

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We told you in September about a major acquisition the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust was making on the Spotyslvania Court House battlefield: Myer’s Hill, scene of action on May 14, 1864. We’re pleased today to welcome guest historian John F. … Continue reading →

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Upton’s Attack Plain

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Chris Mackowski
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Breaking Preservation News: CVBT to Expand the Story of Spotsylvania Court House with Newest Battlefield Acquisition

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We are excited to share some “breaking news” from our friends at the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust, who have just announced a major new effort at Spotsylvania Court House: While the 1864 battle of Spotsylvania Court House is best known … Continue reading →

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Remembering John Sedgwick

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

As I explained in a post back in 2015, I take time on May 9 each year to visit the Spotsylvania Court House battlefield and pay my respects to Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick. Sedgwick was killed at the battle by … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: CVBT to Acquire Tract at Spotsylvania Court House

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust has an excellent opportunity to preserve a parcel of ground related to fighting along the western front at Spotsylvania Court House. “Help Save a Significant Portion of the Spotsylvania Battlefield,” they asked in a press release … Continue reading →

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Early Spring at Spotsy

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

It was an incredible 79 degrees in Spotsylvania this afternoon. To take advantage of the weather, I took a walk around the Bloody Angle at the Spotsylvania Court House battlefield. Aside from the unseasonably warm temps, I found this delightful … Continue reading →

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If Meade Had Been Captured at Myers Hill…

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

One of the best things about being a Civil War historian is having a couple beers and refighting the Civil War. What follows is a rough translation of a conversation Dan Davis and I had on Oct. 31 as we … Continue reading →

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