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When the Civil War ended, the debris of the recent battles in Spotsylvania County remained a constant reminder of the tragic conflict that had swept over Spotsylvania Court House. Hundreds of Confederate sons lay in crudely marked graves scattered over the nearby battlefields. Local women concerned about these unattended plots formed the Spotsylvania Memorial Association. In 1866 they established a Confederate Cemetery on five acres of land a half mile northeast of the Court House.
Written on February 11, 2009 | Posted in
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Driving around the civil war battlefields of Virginia. The battles of Spotsylvania, Wilderness, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg left thousands dead.
Written on February 10, 2009 | Posted in
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The May 5-6, 1864 battle began a six week campaign that began the bloodiest campaign in American history. The Battle of Wilderness and Battle of Spotsylvania led to the beginning of the end of the Confederate uprising.
Written on February 9, 2009 | Posted in
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It’s another lovely day as Matt and I head off for Washington DC. It’s time to see a little more of this fine city and seat of power in this vast country. Today’s tourist spots are the Lincoln Memorial and that end of the National Mall, that slightly long area of DC that stretches from the Capitol Building all the way to Lincoln’s Statue.
Written on February 9, 2009 | Posted in
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Eating good fish and chips and drinking warm beer at the new Fredericksburg Pub, a nice piece of England in the colonies.
Written on February 5, 2009 | Posted in
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It’s cold and windy outside. The thermometers suggest it’s a somewhat cool freezing with added (or subtracted) wind chill. Stepping outside for the day wasn’t a great idea. It is cold. Damn cold and the wind chill is only making things worse. Luckily the inside of the car is warm. The sun’s out, so that’s something! Matt and I are headed for Richmond, VA.
Written on February 4, 2009 | Posted in
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A day in Richmond, Virginia. State capital and capital city of the Confederates during the Civil War. Richmond has a fun history and a thriving present. The Capitol Building provides a wealth of history of American Independence and Civil War.
Written on February 4, 2009 | Posted in
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Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania – more than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed. No place more vividly reflects the Civil War’s tragic cost, in all its forms. These places reveal the trials of a community and nation at war.
Written on February 3, 2009 | Posted in
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The Battle of Chancellorsvile during the America Civil War killed off or injured some 17500 men. The site is now part of the historic lands around Fredericksburg and Spotslyvania.
Written on February 3, 2009 | Posted in
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Fall comes to Virginia and Fredericksburg and Alexandria are perfect places to be for some Fall photos and messing about in boats.
Written on November 14, 2007 | Posted in
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