Monthly Archives: August 2009

Top 10 Articles on This Mighty Scourge – June to August 2009

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I know I have many new readers on This Mighty Scourge -the Civil War blog.  Currently This Mighty Scourge is reaching 5,000–6,000 unique readers per month.  I assume many of you have found out about my blog through Facebook advertising … Continue reading →

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Second Manassas – Again the Fields Turned Red

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today marks the 147th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Second Manassas.  For three days in August 1862, death revisited the fields north of Manassas Junction, Virginia.  Barely a year after US Brigadier General Irvin McDowell was turned away, by … Continue reading →

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Wilderness Wal-Mart Opponents Speak Out

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Michael Noirot

As reported on the Civil War Preservation Trust’s website today, opponents of the Wilderness Wal-Mart are vowing not to concede defeat.  On Monday, August 24, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1  to grant a special use permit to Wal-Mart.  This … Continue reading →

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Wilderness Wal-Mart Update

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Michael Noirot

At 12:50 a.m., this morning, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of granting Wal-Mart a special use permit.  This permit will allow them to build a Wal-Mart Supercenter adjacent to The Wilderness Battlefield.  Historians have proven … Continue reading →

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Breaking News on the Wilderness Wal-Mart

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I received an email from Jim Campi, of the CWPT, this afternoon.  The text of the letter is below.  The short version is that the Orange County Planning Commission voted 4–4 against recommending approval of the of Wal-Mart’s special use … Continue reading →

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The Fighting 69th New York Infantry Regiment and the Irish Brigade

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Michael Noirot

This past week I have been immersed in reading Bradley M. Gottfried’s newest book, “The Maps of First Bull Run.”  While not a full narrative of the battle, it is nearly so.  While reading about the battle, Mr. Gottfried detailed … Continue reading →

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Announcement from CWPT on Wilderness Wal-Mart Hearing

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today, I received an email from the Civil War Preservation Trust regarding upcoming public hearings on the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter adjacent to the battlefield.  This is the last opportunity for public input.  Please review the email below for more information. … Continue reading →

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An Update on the Wilderness Wal-Mart

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Friend, and fellow blogger, Eric Wittenberg posted an update on the Wilderness Wal-Mart yesterday.  Check it out on his blog, Rantings of a Civil War Historian.  Get involved with the Civil War Preservation Trust and help save the Wilderness Battlefield! … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Battlefield Wanderings

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Michael Noirot

This past week I was in Louisville for work. After meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, I had the opportunity to visit two wonderful battlefields: Mill Springs (also called Logan’s Crossroads and Fishing Creek) on Thursday, and Perryville on Friday. I … Continue reading →

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Wilson’s Creek -the Civil War breaks out in the West

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today marks the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek.  During the spring, and summer, of 1861, the Lincoln administration was very concerned with keeping the border states in the Union.  These states were slave states that had not … Continue reading →

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