Tag Archives: Valley Forge Winter

ECW Honors D.P. Newton with Public History Service Award

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Emerging Civil War has chosen D.P. Newton of the White Oak Civil War Museum in Stafford County, Virginia, as the recipient of its 2018 Award for Service in Civil War Public History. Emerging Civil War’s Award for Service in Civil … Continue reading →

Posted in Emerging Civil War | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Rebirth of the Army of the Potomac (part four)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Kristopher D. White

Part four of a series. Desertion and “Demagogues”  Desertion was also a disease in the army, though of a different kind. With Hooker assuming command the army officially went into winter camp. Morale was still dangerously low and homesickness was a real … Continue reading →

Posted in Armies, Leadership--Federal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Picket Duty Along the Rappahannock

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

Here’s a glimpse of life along the Rappahannock River 153 years ago today. The account comes from John Weiser of the 130th Pennsylvania Infantry, who’d stood picket duty that day along the riverbank in front of the Lacy House (Chatham), opposite … Continue reading →

Posted in Common Soldier, Emerging Civil War | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments