Tag Archives: VMI

ECW Weekender: The Historic Artillery Battery at Virginia Military Institute

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

There are many battlefields and historic sites to visit to study the creation, use, and preservation of artillery pieces. For today’s Weekender post (keeping with the artillery series theme), we’ll journey away from the battlefields to a location where young … Continue reading →

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Jackson House’s Michael Anne Lynn to Retire

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Emerging Civil War

We were surprised to learn recently that Michael Anne Lynn, director of the Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington, Virginia, will be retiring at the end of this month. Lynn, who has served at the Jackson House for 35 years, will … Continue reading →

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New Market in Mississippi

Posted on April 20, 2016 by stephendavis

I just returned from a weekend trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia. It’s a marvelous little beach town, with an attendant gentility. I saw this sign in a yard near the Lighthouse: “Where tramps must not, surely ladies and gentlemen … Continue reading →

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“Little Billy’s” Big Mausoleum

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Phill Greenwalt

Another installment in the “Tales From the Tombstone” series. Although never a physically imposing man, William Mahone, left a lasting impact on 19th century Virginia, as a civilian, military officer, and politician. In one way or another, all these pursuits … Continue reading →

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Happy Stonewall’s Birthday

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Chris Mackowski
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My Call to Arms: A Look Back at My Overland Campaign

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Chris Mackowski

What no one ever tells you about being an author is that it mostly involves schlepping a lot of books from place to place. Sure, there’s some writing involved (and, oh, if only I had time to do more!), but … 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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“Put the boys in, and may God forgive me for the order.”

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Phill Greenwalt

They were merely boys, some just old enough to shave for the first time. The youngest was 15, the oldest 24. General John Cabell Breckenridge was adamant: the “boys” from the Virginia Military Institute would only be used as reinforcements … Continue reading →

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Laid to Rest in Lexington

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Phill Greenwalt

On May 15, 1863—150 years ago today—Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was laid to rest in his beloved Shenandoah Valley. He had died five days previously and, since his death, his remains had traveled from Guinea Station down to Richmond … Continue reading →

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“VMI Will Be Heard From Today”

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Phill Greenwalt

“You may go forward, then.” With those five words, Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson ordered Brigadier General Robert Rodes’ division forward. As Jackson had said earlier on the May 2, 1863, the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) would be heard from that … Continue reading →

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