David H. Jones | July 25, 2008
We spent our last morning in Richmond visiting the historic Tredegar Iron Works and The American Civil War Center which is situated nearby. The National Historical Landmark is operated by the National Park Service as the Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center. Its interpretive exhibits are very well done and provide a [...]
David H. Jones | July 13, 2008
Our favorite place to stay overnight in Richmond, Virginia is Linden Row Inn, which has special meaning to us for several reasons. Originally built as ten row houses in the 1840s, Linden Row is now an historic, boutique hotel featuring period architecture, decor, furnishings, and high ceilings. It certainly has an ambiance that you won’t find at [...]
David H. Jones | July 11, 2008
Also situated within a few miles of Pamplin Historical Park is the Five Forks battlefield. Here, three guns of Colonel William R. J. Pegram’s battalion, under his personal command, were positioned at the strategic crossroads and opened fire with canister shot on Union forces attacking their front and left flank in overwhelming numbers. Previously, Willy [...]
David H. Jones | July 11, 2008
While participating in the Civil War Weekend at Pamplin Historical Park, we devoted some spare time to visiting two nearby historical sites where John and William Pegram fell in separate battles that occurred in early 1865. This marker is near the place where Brigadier General John Pegram was killed during the Battle of Hatcher’s Run [...]
David H. Jones | July 2, 2008
Before each of my talks at Pamplin Historical Park during the Civil War Weekend, this very entertaining group was scheduled to play a selection of period tunes. Not only were their authentic musical renditions superb, their between-songs commentary was very funny and entertaining. Dian and I thought so much of their music that we bought [...]
