David H. Jones | November 28, 2008
This 2.5 inch diameter, 3 pound iron cannon ball was found at Gettysburg about 1923 when Jacob Eckess, his daughter Mollie, her husband Edward C. Jones, Sr., and their son John Paul Jones were touring the battlefield. Mollie and Edward had invited her father, a former soldier of the 10th West Virginia Infantry Regiment, to visit [...]
David H. Jones | November 25, 2008
During our first afternoon at the Gettysburg National Military Park, we enjoyed a three hour tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide Tom Stanhouse in which we covered the battlefield highlights. Of particular significance to us was a visit to the 2nd Maryland Battalion monument on Culp’s Hill. William Prentiss was here with the Maryland Battalion when [...]
David H. Jones | November 21, 2008
This past Saturday, Dian and I had a wonderful time doing a book signing in the new Museum & Visitor Center at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The book store is large, well-stocked with many wonderful books that are beautifully displayed, and staffed with knowledgeable and helpful sales people.
It rained steadily all day, but there [...]
David H. Jones | November 11, 2008
The Blue & Gray Reenactment this past weekend provided a wonderful experience not only for the many participants, but also for the thousands of visitors who came to enjoy the spectacle. The Seven Days’ Battles were very accurately portrayed during the weekend event and the encampment areas were brimming with wonderful living history interpretations by military [...]
David H. Jones | November 6, 2008
We will be at the Blue & Gray Reenactment at the Tierra Rejada Ranch in Simi Valley this weekend. This annual event, sponsored by the Moorpark Rotary Club, is billed as “The Largest and Grandest Civil War Event in Southern California” . . . and it truly is just that. There are three battles on [...]
