by Richard Koreski | Jul 15, 2023 | Civil War, History
Why was the 1862 battle of Fredericksburg important? The battle of Fredericksburg was one of the most significant and devastating battles of the American Civil War. It took place from December 11 to 15, 1862, in and around the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. It... 
by Richard Koreski | Jul 12, 2023 | History
If you are looking for a place to explore the rich history of America, you might want to consider visiting Fredericksburg, Virginia. Fredericksburg is a city that has witnessed many important events and personalities in the nation’s past, from colonial times to... 
by Richard Koreski | Jul 12, 2023 | Civil War, History
The Battle of Anna River was a pivotal moment in the Overland Campaign of 1864, a series of battles fought between the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. The Overland Campaign was a strategic plan by... 
by Richard Koreski | Jul 12, 2023 | Civil War, History
The Battle of Cold Harbor, fought from May 31 to June 12, 1864, was one of the bloodiest and most decisive engagements of the American Civil War. It marked the end of the Overland Campaign, a series of battles between the Union Army of the Potomac, led by General... 
by Richard Koreski | Jul 6, 2023 | Civil War, History
The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse was a significant engagement that took place from May 8 to May 21, 1864, during the American Civil War. It was part of the larger Overland Campaign, led by Union General Ulysses S. Grant against Confederate General Robert E.... 
by Richard Koreski | Jul 4, 2023 | Civil War, History
Lee at Orange – In the winter of 1864, General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, established his headquarters at Orange Court House in Virginia. Orange Court House, located in Orange County, served as Lee’s base of...