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Tag Archives: Civil War Battlefields
Battle of Stones River – 150th Anniversary
Today is the 150th anniversary of the sanguinary Battle of Stones River. This tragic battle occurred just north of the town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee when the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Braxton Bragg, attacked the Federal Army of … Continue reading
Antietam National Military Park -a photo essay
In late May 2011, I had the opportunity to swing by the Antietam National Battlefield Park while on a business trip. By the time I reached the park, the sun was already beginning to set, as it was nearing 7:30 … Continue reading
Fredericksburg National Battlefield -a photo essay
This week marks the 148th anniversary of the sanguinary Battle of Fredericksburg. Located approximately halfway between Washington City and Richmond, Fredericksburg would be the focal point of significant action during the American Civil War. In December 1862, US Major General … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefield Photo Essays, Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
Tagged Ambrose Burnside, Ambrose E Burnside, Battle of Fredericksburg, Chatham Manor, Chatham Mansion, Civil War, Civil War Battlefields, James Longstreet, Marye's Heights, Robert E. Lee, Robert Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Thomas J Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Stonewall Jackson
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The Battle of Chickamauga – 147th Anniversary
Today is the 147th anniversary of the second day of fighting at the Battle of Chickamauga. Chickamauga Creek runs through the valley southeast of Lookout Mountain. Loosely translated, the Indian name Chickamauga, translates into “River of Blood.” From the morning … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
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The Battle of South Mountain – September 14, 1862
Today is the 148th anniversary of the Battle of South Mountain. After winning a decisive victory against US Major General John Pope’s Army of Virginia, at the Second Battle of Manassas, CSA General Robert E. Lee set his sights north … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
Tagged Ambrose Burnside, Ambrose E Burnside, Army of Northern Virginia, Army of the Potomac, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Crampton's Gap, Battle of Harpers Ferry, Battle of Second Bull Run, Battle of Second Manassas, Battle of South Mountain, Battle of Turner's Gap, Civil War, Civil War Battlefields, Crampton's Gap, Daniel Harvey Hill, DH Hill, Dixon Miles, Dixson S Miles, Fox's Gap, George B McClellan, George McClellan, Harpers Ferry, James Longstreet, Jesse Reno, Joe Hooker, Joseph Hooker, Robert E. Lee, Robert Lee, Second Battle of Bull Run, Second Battle of Manassas, Second Bull Run, Second Manassas, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Stonewall Jackson, Tom Clemens, Turner's Gap, William B Franklin, William Franklin
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Our Gettysburg Legacy – A Must See Video
Today, the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission held a hearing on the proposed casino in Gettysburg. The fight is definitely not over and the Civil War Preservation Trust needs your support to fight this abomination. There is no reason to build this … Continue reading
Posted in Call to Action, Civil War Preservation Trust
Tagged Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War Battlefield Preservation, Civil War Battlefields, Civil War Preservation Trust, David McCullough, Ken Burns, Matthew Broderick, No Casino Gettysburg, Our Gettysburg Legacy, Sam Waterston, Stephen Lang
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Battle of Second Manassas (Bull Run)
Today marks the start of the Battle of Second Manassas. Fought on the same ground as the opening battle of the Civil War, thirteen months earlier, Second Manassas was a sanguinary battle. To read more about the battle check out … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Trust -Brandy Station 2010 Campaign
Good morning folks! The Civil War Preservation Trust has announced its Brandy Station 2010 Campaign. This is a great opportunity to save nearly 800 acres of this hallowed ground. Brandy Station was the site of many engagements during the Civil … Continue reading
Battle of First Bull Run (Manassas) – A Photo Essay
Today marks the 149th anniversary of the First Battle of Bull Run. With two months having past since the Confederate firing on Fort Sumter, President Lincoln had become impatient for action. Having appointed US Brigadier General Irvin McDowell to command … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefield Photo Essays, Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
Tagged Battle of First Bull Run, Battle of First Manassas, Civil War, Civil War Battlefields, First Battle of Bull Run, First Battle of Manassas, Irvin McDowell, Joe Johnston, Joseph E Johnston, Joseph Johnston, P.G.T. Beauregard, Stonewall Jackson, Thomas J Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Stonewall Jackson
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News From the Civil War Preservation Trust: Most Endangered Battlefields
Recently the Civil War Preservation Trust released its list of the most endangered Civil War battlefields. It should be no surprise that the Gettysburg and the Wilderness battlefields lead the list – however, there are some new additions this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Call to Action, Civil War Preservation Trust, News
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