Fredericksburg, Virginia: Another History Lesson
June 16, 2025
Fredericksburg is significant not only for the Washington family but for a critical battler early in the Civil War
Fredericksburg is significant not only for the Washington family but for a critical battler early in the Civil War
Marilyn Jones takes a tour of the Virginia city that was George Washington’s ‘home town’ and scene of historic events
A mid-sized museum with a long name takes on big topics: railroads in the Civil War and industry in the ‘New South.’
Marilyn Jones shares the story of a less-known but significant figure in Finger Lakes history
DrFumblefinger visits the town in which George Washington grew up in and an important site of Civil War battles.
Stephanie visits this highly interesting modern museum, rated one of the best in the United States. Its emphasis is on the famous Civil War battle, but the exhibits extend well beyond that.
Located 30 miles south of Nashville is Stones River National Battlefield. On New Year’s Eve, 1862, an important battle was fought here, one that would be the bloodiest Civil War battle west of the Appalachians.
George G goes on a hike to historic High Bridge, which crosses a deep gorge of the Appomattox River.
Travel Rob visits a historic park in Jacksonville that housed Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
Gumbo was visiting the American Civil War Museum in Richmond’s old Tredegar factories, places where many of the supplies and weapons used by the confederacy were manufactured.
Fredericksburg is significant not only for the Washington family but for a critical battler early in the Civil War
Marilyn Jones takes a tour of the Virginia city that was George Washington’s ‘home town’ and scene of historic events
A mid-sized museum with a long name takes on big topics: railroads in the Civil War and industry in the ‘New South.’
Marilyn Jones shares the story of a less-known but significant figure in Finger Lakes history
DrFumblefinger visits the town in which George Washington grew up in and an important site of Civil War battles.
Stephanie visits this highly interesting modern museum, rated one of the best in the United States. Its emphasis is on the famous Civil War battle, but the exhibits extend well beyond that.
Located 30 miles south of Nashville is Stones River National Battlefield. On New Year’s Eve, 1862, an important battle was fought here, one that would be the bloodiest Civil War battle west of the Appalachians.
George G goes on a hike to historic High Bridge, which crosses a deep gorge of the Appomattox River.
Travel Rob visits a historic park in Jacksonville that housed Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
Gumbo was visiting the American Civil War Museum in Richmond’s old Tredegar factories, places where many of the supplies and weapons used by the confederacy were manufactured.