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: West Virginia
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
West Virginia Civil War Trails: Col Mosby’s Adventures In Jefferson County
I started reading a copy of Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby, and that led me down a rabbit hole of history for our area in West Virginia. We live in Jefferson County, the last county in the Eastern Panhandle. When Duffields Depot was mentioned on the book, I realized I had… Continue reading West Virginia Civil War Trails: Col Mosby’s Adventures In Jefferson County
Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument
When we moved to West Virginia, I was looking over the map at places that might count as "local adventures," and I saw the Rumsey Monument on the edge of Shepherdstown. Kirk was "it's not much to look at," but was basing that on 30+ years ago. I finally found time to visit Rumsey Park… Continue reading Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument
AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park
We got an early start, before 8 am, which made me happy. I spent far too many years in the "Start Late" slot due to the kids, but now I can get them going early, since they are teens... it is almost fun to make them wake up at 6 am. It was already 77°F,… Continue reading AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park