Monthly Archives: July 2010

Battle of Lynchburg – Photo Essay

In the summer of 1864 the upper Shenandoah Valley was a hotbed of military activity.  After US Major General Franz Sigel’s Federal army was badly mauled at the Battle of New Market, on May 15, Ulysses S. Grant would remove … Continue reading

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No Longer “Known But to God”

Joe Kirby wrote an excellent article on Civil War News, “No Longer ‘Known But to God.’”  The article was published a couple of days ago on their blog and describes Brad Quinlin’s efforts to identify “Unknown” soldiers from the Civil … Continue reading

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Lexington, Virginia – Photo Essay

I had the opportunity to visit Lexington, Virginia in May 2010.  Lexington is a beautiful town located in the upper (southern) Shenandoah Valley.  Home of Washington and Lee University, Lee Chapel, Lieutenant General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson‘s home and the … Continue reading

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The Battle of Gettysburg – 147th Anniversary

This is the 147th anniversary of the close of the Battle of Gettysburg.  It is also the 147th anniversary of the “interview” between CSA Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton and US Major General Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg, Mississippi.  On … Continue reading

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