Tag Archives: Spotsylvania Court House

The Richmond Howitzers at Spotsy

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

It was a beautiful day to be on the battlefield today….

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The Capture—and Preservation—of Myer’s Hill

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

May 14 is the anniversary of the 1864 fight for Myer’s Hill during the battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Ulysses S. Grant planned for a massive assault against the Confederate right flank there, but poor roads delayed the movement of … Continue reading →

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Honoring Uncle John

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

I can’t let today pass without a tip of my hat to “Uncle John” Sedgwick, killed on this day in 1864 at the battle of Spotsylvania Court House.

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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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