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History
and Travel Links - Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the Civil War
Civil
War Sites and Battlefields in the Shenandoah Valley of
Virginia
"No
tongue can tell, no mind conceive, no pen portray the
horrible sights I witnessed this morning." -Captain
John Taggert, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves, Sept. 17, 1862
The
Civil War Battle of New Market 144th Anniversay May 17th
- 18th Spend the
weekent in New Market Virginia see the Reenactment at
Battlefield State Historical Park and enjoy Shenandoah
County, explore the historic towns the scenic Shenandoah
River overlooks, picnic spots walking trails live music
and The Art Group in Mt Jackson. - New Market VA
May
17th 2008
10:00-1:00p.m.
Army camp life,
Living History at Bushong Farm
Noon
Stonewall Brigade Band
Concert
at Hall of Valor
Noon
Artillery Demonstration
on the battlefield
1:00p.m.
Signal Corps Demonstration
2:00p.m.
Tactical Battle Reenactment Camps closed to public during and
after battle
5:00p.m.
Grounds Closed To Public
May 18th 2008
10:00a.m.
Camp Opens to the
Public
All Day
Living History at Bushong
Farm
10:30p.m.
Church Service in
camp
1:30 p.m.
New Market Battle Reenactment Camps closed to public during and
after battle
5:00p.m.
Grounds Closed to Public
Take Exit 264 off I-81 onto Rt. 211 West.
Take immediate right onto Rt. 305 (George Collins Parkway).
Continue one mile until you see the circular, distinctive
Hall of Valor
For
more information call: 540-740-3101
or toll free 1-866-515-1864
Battle Cedar Creek Battlefield
Foundation Although
the battlefield is now designated a National Park, the
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation receives no government
funding and will continue to operate as an independent
organization. Reenactments sponsored by the Foundation
will continue to be held annually on the original fields.
www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org
This Day in History The stage
is set for the Second Battle of Bull Run on this day when
Confederate cavalry under General Fitzhugh Lee enter
Manassas Junction and capture the rail center. Union
General John Pope's Army of Virginia was soon on its way,
and the two armies would clash on August 29.
Act II is releasing a new CD, Civil War
Songs, containing a variety of songs popular
during or associated with the Civil War period.
All's Quiet on the Potomac - Aura
Lee - Beautiful Dreamer
Bonnie Jennie Lee - Ever My Spirit - Shenandoah
Pat Buynak is the featured vocalist who
performs a beautiful and honest rendering of these
thirteen significant songs. Dave Lewis accompanies
Pat on guitar. Pat and Dave are Shenandoah Valley
musicians who are available for engagements. For
additional information or to purchase a CD, contact:
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