150 years ago today, the Army of the Potomac suffered one of its worst defeats of the war at Second Ream’s Station. I see Timothy Orr has a piece up looking at the 14th Connecticut in the battle. And Civil War Daily Gazette has a nice overview for those unfamiliar with the battle. Years agoContinue reading “Witnesses to a disaster: Napoleons (and an Ordnance Rifle) captured at Ream’s Station, August 25, 1864”
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Advanced notice on Petersburg 150th Schedule
Petersburg National Battlefield posted advanced notice about their schedule of sesquicentennial events this year. Some of those listed are: June 14 -15, 2014 – 150th Anniversary: Opening Assaults Weekend. Living history programs, ranger guided walks, artillery demonstrations and a bus tour all covering the stories of the opening actions of the Siege of Petersburg. JulyContinue reading “Advanced notice on Petersburg 150th Schedule”