The sesquicentennial re-enactment of the Civil War battles of Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House last month fared better than one marking the Battle of Chancellorsville last year. Read Entire Article
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Civil War Battle Flags
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The cry of battle – the sounds of cannon – smoke filled air – confusion everywhere! Brave men fought on, facing tremendous challenges and following their leaders through many conflicts. Read Entire Article
Hurricane’s Valley Park prepping for annual Civil War Weekend
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For the past 16 years, a spring just isn’t a spring until the cannons thunder, sabers rattle, and history comes alive in Putnam County. Read Entire Article
A Southern Saint Patrick’s Day Remembrance
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You don’t have to be Irish to wear the green on Saint Patrick’s Day! He was nicknamed “Stonewall Jackson of the West” during America’s War Between the States. Read Entire Article
Civil War: Burning Springs oil and raids
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Over the last three years several of these columns have mentioned events at Burning Springs in Wirt County. We are particularly interested in Burning Springs because of its historic importance, both to the oil and gas industry history, but also…