Battle of New Market commemoration at museum
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park hosts its 161st Battle of New Market commemoration May 15 1864 events. Union and Confederate drills encampments tours artillery medical demos and living historians in period attire invite guests to experience daily life and the battle on the Bushong family farm with the house open for tours.
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Virginia
Hebert
Bushong
161st Battle of New Market Commemoration at VM Civil War Museum
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park hosts a weekend commemoration with Civil War surgeons on hand to discuss battlefield care and aftermath. Karl Rhodes will discuss Peggy's War, and Cadets from VMI will be noted for their historic march to New Market. Admission is 12 adults, 7 for ages 5-12, 10 for seniors. under 5 free. For details call 540 740 3101.
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Tion
Richmond
Karl Rhodes
Peggy
Shenandoah Valley
Margaret
Peggy” Rhodes
Rhodes
New Market
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
VMI
State Park
George Collins Pkwy
LVWA aims to expand literacy work in Warren area
LVWA Winchester Area led by Jennifer DeHaven seeks to strengthen its literacy program serving Warren Frederick and Clarke counties amid funding shortfalls. The agency cut staff to two and projects a drop in annual budget from 360000 to about 175000 while seeking grants and volunteers to extend services and footprint.
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Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
DeHaven
LVWA
Warren County
Frederick County
Jennifer DeHaven
Literacy Volunteers
Warren, Frederick and
Clarke
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Society of
Battle of New Market
Virginia Museum of the
New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
Virginia Museum of the Civil War
George Collins
Lori D’angelo
Idangelo
Daronline
de Haven
Washington, D.C
Lvwa.org
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