Tag Archives: VA

“And over here we have…”

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Meg Groeling

On this day in history, Colonel Elmer Ellsworth walked into a two-star inn-and-boarding house in Alexandria. It was early in the morning, and a man in his nightshirt and pants was the only person awake on the first floor. The … Continue reading →

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On the March with the Civil War Trust

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Civil War Trust has been very busy as of late, marching forward on all fronts of preservation. Just several weeks ago, the Trust, along with many other preservation organizations in the Shenandoah Valley took a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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The Man Behind the Last Confederate Flag – Captain Arthur L. Rogers

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Rob Orrison

With all the focus lately on the flags of the Confederacy, I thought I would share the story of the man who designed the last Confederate flag. I first came across Captain Arthur Rogers on one of my walks around … Continue reading →

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Remembering the “Great Gamble” at Cedar Creek

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Phill Greenwalt

This weekend, the National Park Service, in conjunction with the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, Belle Grove, and the Shenandoah National Battlefield Historic District will combine to host a series of events commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week for May 19, 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Emerging Civil War

This past week marked the 150th Anniversary of the battle of New Market (May 15, 1864). Federal Major General Franz Sigel was ordered by Grant to move up the Valley Turnpike to Lynchburg, where Sigel was to destroy the canal … Continue reading →

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