In my walking history, a lesser-known battle is the Battle of Shepherdstown, which happened two days after Antietam, in Maryland. As the Confederate Army crossed back into West Virginia at Boteler's Ford over the Potomac River, the Union Army followed. The Union could have severely hurt the Confederates, but it faltered due to bad leadership.… Continue reading Walking History: Shepherdstown Battle
Tag: Dayhiking
Antietam Battlefield: Burnside Bridge Trail
The first time I visited Antietam Battlefield was in the fall of 2003, and we had little time. Kirk was showing me all the places on a visit back East, but time wasn't on our side that day. When we moved East this year, I noted Antietam was less than 10 miles from our home,… Continue reading Antietam Battlefield: Burnside Bridge Trail
Visiting Morgan’s Grove Park For The History
Morgan's Grove Park sits between our home and Shepherdstown, WV. A quiet spot to sit under the trees. Or to take a leg stretching hike around the park on its trail. There's also another part of the park to explore - the ample history of the Revolutionary War and Civil War. I had missed a… Continue reading Visiting Morgan’s Grove Park For The History
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
While driving across Virginia along I-95, I saw a sign for "Stonewall Jackson Death Site" on the highway. It's about 35 miles away from Richmond, VA. I mean, are you going to pass that up? I've learned not to pass up on a chance if you have time. Chances are, you won't get back to… Continue reading Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
Cunningham Falls Lower Trail
Kirk and I had to go to Maryland, and the weather was perfect for a drive into the Catoctin Mountain. When we left, it was only 63 out, and it never got above 73. It's been in the high 80s to mid 90s since June, so this was so nice. We took I-81 to Maryland,… Continue reading Cunningham Falls Lower Trail