Past is Prologue
Clint Schemmer writes about history, heritage preservation and the American Civil War. On Facebook: Past is Prologue On Twitter: @prologuepast Contact: Email Clint or call 540/374-5424.
May 22: Vicksburg Soldier’s Descendant To Honor Him on Battle’s 150th
This video is well worth taking a minute (1:41, actually) to watch. This morning (May 22), on the 150th anniversary of a major Union attack in the Siege of Vicksburg, …more
May 20th, 2013
May 27: Honor the Fallen at Fredericksburg National Cemetery
On Monday, May 27, the National Park Service will join with the community in honoring the nation’s fallen soldiers at the annual commemorative ceremony at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. The …more
May 17th, 2013
June 1 at Ellwood Manor: ‘Voices of Freedom at the Crossroads of Virginia’
On Saturday, June 1, the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will host a full day of activities–music, living history and special programs–at historic Ellwood …more
May 17th, 2013
Coalition Enters Home Stretch to Save Heart of Brandy Station Battlefield
People have worked mightily for 30-plus years to preserve Culpeper County’s Brandy Station battlefield, scene of the biggest cavalry fight in the Western hemisphere. Against all odds, they’ve achieved great …more
May 17th, 2013
May 18-19: Civil War Will Come to Life at Drewry’s Bluff
Richmond National Battlefield Park to Host Living History Weekend The naval defenses of Richmond will come alive again May 18-19, 2013, as National Park Service volunteers portraying Confederate sailors, heavy …more
May 11th, 2013
2p Sat May 11: Come Celebrate Mary Washington, Mother of George
On Mother’s Day weekend, Fredericksburg will celebrate the first mother of the United States—Mary Ball Washington. She raised George Washington and his five siblings alone, and is the namesake of …more
May 10th, 2013
The Facts on Kaine-Cochran Battlefields Bill
FACT SHEET: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act Background: America’s historic battlefields allow us to experience the epic battles that defined our nation. From the Revolutionary War to the War of …more
May 10th, 2013
Virginia’s Kaine: U.S. Should Keep Working to Save Battlefields
KAINE ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO REAUTHORIZE AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION PROGRAM ~ Senator Joins Civil War Trust & Central Virginia Battlefields Trust Representatives at Slaughter Pen ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. …more
May 9th, 2013
Kaine To Make Battlefield Preservation Announcement In Spotsylvania
WASHINGTON, D.C.–On Friday, May 10, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will join representatives of the Civil War Trust and Central Virginia Battlefields Trust to make an announcement regarding continuing federal support …more
May 8th, 2013
Continental Army Generals Talk on Tap in Fredericksburg in June
At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, Bill Welsch, president of the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond, will address the recently formed American Revolution Round Table of Fredericksburg. Welsch’s topic will …more
