Misconceptions on Civil War facts and Virginia secession
The article challenges common Civil War myths including Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves and black Confederates. It notes Virginia's 1861 secession, South Carolina diplomacy at Fort Sumter, and that free blacks and freed slaves served in the Confederate army. It cites Rockingham County veterans and a 1950s refuting work.
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Elkton Dance Program Sets Show at East Rock
The Elkton Dance Department presents the 2011 Spring Show Alice in Story Book Land at East Rockingham High School with matinee May 7 and evening performances May 8 9. Tickets cost 8 for adults 2 for children at the door and a free 1:30 p.m. matinee is offered for youngsters. Cast includes participants from Elkton Grottoes McGaheysville Penn Laird Shenandoah Stanley and Harrisonburg. Call 2982163 for details.
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Stanley
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Benefit hymn sing set April 15 at Hensley UMC
A benefit hymn sing will be held at 7 30 p m Friday April 15 at Hensley United Methodist Church Dixie Sunrise is scheduled to perform An offering will be taken to benefit the medical expenses of Jennifer Dean The church lies about seven miles east of Elkton on Thoroughfare Road Call 298 1888 for details
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Dixie Sunrise
Jennifer Dean
Elkton
Thoroughfare Road
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