Exodus from Harpers Ferry
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Huzzah! for Don Caughey (Crossed Sabers) who’s put together a great series of posts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) on the Union Cavalry expedition out of the trap that was Harpers Ferry on the night of 14 – 15 September… >> continue reading
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New CW Blog from Ohio
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Teacher Mike started a new blog Throwing Down the Gauntlet in July. I just picked up on him when Google Blog Search pointed me to his new post about the Antietam anniversary. Laurie already covers him, so I don’t know… >> continue reading
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Shepherdstown closer to Park status
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The Martinsburg (WV) Journal today reported US Senator Byrd’s support of a request that the Park Service study the creation of a new National Park at the site of the Shepherdstown fight of 19 – 20 September 1862. The Senator… >> continue reading
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A bad day on the battlefield …
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… is better than a good day ‘most anywhere else. And I had a great one yesterday. I was delighted by the people, weather and events in Sharpsburg and at the Antietam National Battlefield Park on Saturday. I very much… >> continue reading
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Battle Anniversary Weekend
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Next Monday is the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam in 1862. This weekend will be a whirlwind of activity at the Battlefield and in neighboring town of Sharpsburg. Do get there if you possibly can – the events… >> continue reading
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South Mountain Battle 145th
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Civil War action at Turner’s and Fox’s Gaps on South Mountain will be remembered on-site on Saturday and Sunday (8-9 September) and on the actual anniversary, Friday the 14th. Events at the South Mountain Battlefield and Washington Monument parks, brought… >> continue reading
