Month |
Articles & Event Support |
May-91 |
Bull
Run Civil War Round Table (BRCWRT) is formed. Note Bill MillerÕs mission statement letter;
2. First Meeting: Twenty men and women
attend at the Manassas Public
Library. |
Oct. 91 |
First Newsletter: Entitled
ÒThe Bull Run Civil War Round Table;Ó 2. New Home: The auditorium of the
visitor center at Manassas National
Battlefield Park (MNBP). |
Nov.-91 |
Newsletter now entitled ÒThe Stone Wall;Ó 2. First Tour Announced: Cedar Creek Battlefield. |
Feb.-92 |
Announcement of Ed BearssÕ first lecture to
BRCWRT; 2. New Newsletter Feature:
First solicitation for an experienced
newsletter editor; 3. Announcement of ÒConstitution CommitteeÓ meeting in
order to tweak the hastily enacted initial bylaws; 4. First ÔRequest for PaymentÕ of Dues: $15/individual; $25/family; $10/student. |
Apr.-92 |
ÒThe Story of a Confederate Boy in the Civil
WarÓ book review by Bill Miller. |
May-92 |
A request for membership to author some
articles. |
July-92 |
BRCWRT joins BPAC (Battlefield Preservation
Advisory Coalition). |
Aug.-92 |
ÒStonewall Jackson Returns to ManassasÓ by Bill Miller. First Event Support: Dedication of new flagpole at MNBPÕs new
park HeadquartersÕ and VisitorÕs Center. |
Nov.-92 |
ÒAfter Second Manassas: Jackson and Hill FeudÓ
by Bill Miller. Event Support: (a) Cedar Creek reenactment via Armando and
Ann Mancini, Bill Miller, and Art Candenquist,
(b) Adopt-A-Highway County road cleanup on Groveton Road and Pageland Lane. |
Dec.-92 |
ÒIn History: 130 Years Ago This Month.Ó |
Jan.-93 |
ÒHow ÔOld PeteÕ Would Have Won the War – For the
YankeesÓ by Bill Miller; 2. ÒFollowing Jackson and
Hotchkiss to MiddletownÓ by Bill Miller; 3. ÒBackground on BrawnerÓ by Bill
Miller. New Newsletter Feature: First 12-Issue Year. |
Feb.-93 |
Ò1862 Valley Campaign Noteworthy Union
Performance?Ó by Gary Ecelbarger. New
Newsletter Feature: ÒIn HistoryÉÕAbner
Doubleday (1819-1893)ÕÓ by Kevin Leahy. |
Mar.-93 |
ÒBattle at Bristoe Station – 14 October
1863Ó by MNBP staff; 2. ÒTo the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula CampaignÓ by
Bill Miller; 3. ÒIn HistoryÉÕThe General Nearly Loses His LadyÕÓ by Ralph
Swanson. |
Apr.-93 |
ÒApril Book Quiz – ÔNo Luck and No
RespectÕÓ by Armando Mancini; 2. ÒIn History: Ô130 Years Ago.ÕÓ |
May-93 |
ÒUnsung Heroes of the Civil WarÓ by Scott
Patchan. First Award: Honorable Mention by the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding the Ò1992
Take Pride in America Program.Ó |
June-93 |
ÒHenry Livermore AbbottÓ by Kevin Leahy; 2. A
call for members to participate in ÒThe First Annual Fourth Battle of
ManassasÓ by Kevin Leahy. |
July-93 |
ÒThank-youÓ letter received from the Ninth Pa.
Reserves for the donation to the C.F. Jackson Memorial Fund. |
Aug.-93 |
ÒHot and Steam as it was Ô6 score and 10,ÕÓ by
Kevin Leahy. |
Sept.-93 |
ÒIn Memoriam: A Belated Tribute to Lt. Col.
Joseph B. Mitchell,Ó by Bill Miller; 2. New
Newsletter Features: (a) ÒPermission
to Speak FreelyÓ first article
- ÒThe Most Decisive DayÓ by Ralph Swanson,Ó (b) ÒFrom the RanksÓ (private letters) ÒThe Capture of a Rebel Cannon
at 3rd WinchesterÓ by Lt. William Beach, 1st N.Y. Cav. |
Oct.-93 |
Permission: ÒThe Most Decisive Day of the
Civil War: by Gary Ecelbarger; 2. First
Membership Survey: requesting program suggestions going forward (3-questions). |
Nov.-93 |
ÒCentreville Rifles Victorious in First Annual
Intramural Skirmish.Ó New Newsletter Feature:
ÔAfter-Action ReportsÕ (AAR)
ÒGettysburg DelugeÓ by Gary Ecelbarger. Event Support: Rededication of Groveton Monument. |
Dec.-93 |
Permission: ÒThe Most Decisive Day of the
Civil WarÓ by ÒHandspike.Ó |
Jan.-94 |
Permission: ÒWho Are the Most Overrated and Underrated
Civil War Generals?Ó – George Thomas (Most Underrated Union General)
and John F. Reynolds (Most Overrated Union General); 2. From the Ranks: (a) ÒAlfred
Pirtle: 1st Lt., 10th Ohio Vol. Inf., (b) P.R. Jones:
Co. I, 10th Texas Cavalry (dismounted). |
Feb.-94 |
ÒThe Meaning of Battlefield PreservationÓ by
Scott Patchan; 2. Permission: ÒLTG Jubal Anderson EarlyÓ (Most Underrated
Confederate General) and ÒStonewall JacksonÓ (Most overrated Confederate
General) by Scott Patchan; 3. From the Ranks: (a) ÒCapt. Thomas Armstead
Bradford, Co. H., 31st VA Vol. Inf.,Ó (b) ÒFrom Col. William H.
Stewart, 61st VA, at HatcherÕs Run, VA – 2/5/65;Ó 5. First Trivia Questions: At monthly meetings. |
Mar.-94 |
Permission: ÒWilliam T. Sherman (Most
Overrated Union General) and Thomas A. Smyth (Most Underrated Union GeneralÓ by
John McAnaw; 2. From the Ranks: (a) ÒJournal of Bill Davis, 7th
Ind. Inf.,Ó (b) ÒDiary of Mrs. Cornelia McDonald – Winchester, VA.Ó |
Apr.-94 |
Permission: ÒAlbert Sydney Johnston, CSAÓ (Most
Overrated General) and ÒBenjamin Butler, USAÓ (Most Underrated General) by
Ralph Swanson; 3. From the Ranks: ÒA Texas Ranger;Ó 4. AAR: ÒWhat a Day!Ó by
Scott Patchan. Award: Bill Miller wins ÒThe Fletcher Pratt AwardÓ for his book, ÒMapping
for Stonewall: The Civil War Service of Jed Hotchkiss.Ó This is considered
the Pulitzer Prize of Civil War Literature. |
May-94 |
From the Ranks: (a) ÒJames Miller, 105th
PA, Co. K. – KearneyÕs Division,Ó (b) ÒJohn W. Hudleston, of S.D. LeeÕs
Arty, to his brother – June 1, 1862.Ó |
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Articles & Event Support |
June-94 |
Permission: ÒWinfield Scott HancockÓ (Most
Overrated Union Commander) and ÒJoseph ThoburnÓ (Most Underrated Union
Commander) by Scott Patchan; 2. From the Ranks: (a) ÒLTC. Thomas F. Wildes,
116th Ohio Vol. Inf.;Ó (b) ÒSgt. E.G. Barnum, Thomas Legion (N.C.
Inf.);Ó 3. Second Membership Survey (4-questions); 4. AAR: ÒOfficial Report:
1994 Maryland Campaign.Ó |
July-94 |
ÒThe Theme Park – Adieu and Accelerando?Ó
by Bill Miller; 2. From the Ranks: (a) ÒMajor Henry Kyd Douglas, On Staff of
Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson,Ó (b) ÒChronicles of F.B. Jones, 149th
Pa. Bucktails.Ó |
Aug.-94 |
Permission: ÒWhat If?Ó by Gary Ecelbarger; 2.
ÒSherman Reconsidered – A Rebuttal Marking Him as Most OverratedÓ by Tom
Kissinger; 2. From the Ranks: (a) ÒCharles Jewett, Co. F, 2nd Wis.
Inf., Iron Brigade,Ó (b) ÒL. B. S. Miller, Co. F, 2nd Wis. Inf.,
Iron Brigade.Ó |
Sept.-94 |
From the Ranks: ÒIncident at SharpsburgÓ as reported
by General Stephen D. Lee. |
Oct.-94 |
Two excerpts from the Richmond Examiner (Oct.
26, 1863) and New York Times (Oct. 17, 1863) describing the Battle at Bristoe
Station. |
Nov.-94 |
ÒUnion MillsÓ by John McAnaw; 2. Permission: ÒGibraltar
BrigadeÓ (Most Underrated Brigade) by Scott Patchan; 3. From the Ranks: ÒAutobiography
and Recollections of Wesley Nichols.Ó New
Newsletter Feature: ÒOpinion." AAR: (a) ÒFirst Manassas TourÓ by
Gary Ecelbarger, (b) ÒKernstown TourÓ by Gary Ecelbarger. |
Dec.-94 |
Permission: ÒStoneÕs Bucktail BrigadeÓ (Most
Underrated BrigadeÓ by Gary Ecelbarger; 2. ÒDefend the Valley A Shenandoah
Family in the Civil WarÓ book review by Margaretta Barton Colt; 3. ÒWhere is
Sudley Ford?Ó by Armando Mancini. New
Newsletter Feature: ÒBook Review.Ó |
Jan.-95 |
Opinion: ÒGrant ReconsideredÓ by Gary
Ecelbarger; 2. From the Ranks: (a) ÒJournal of Jed Hotchkiss, Topographical
Engineer Valley District,Ó (b) ÒLetter from Alexander Read, 84th
Pa. written Jan. 30, 1862.Ó |
Feb.-95 |
Permission: ÒThe Irish BrigadeÓ (Most
Overrated Brigade) by Gary Ecelbarger; 2. ÒStonewall BridgeÓ (Overrated!) by
Scott Patchan; 3. ÒHanging Rock RebelÓ book review by Scott Patchan; 4. From
the Ranks: ÒCradle of Secession Surrenders.Ó |
Mar.-95 |
Point/Counterpoint: (a) ÒRobert E. Lee at
Antietam: He Should Have WithdrawnÓ by Gary Ecelbarger, (b) ÒHe Should Have
StayedÓ by Scott Logan; 3. From the Ranks: ÒLetter from Prison;Ó 4. ÒA Superb
Fighting Unit: The Irish Brigade.Ó New
Newsletter Feature ÒPoint/Counterpoint.Ó |
Apr.-95 |
ÒStonewall JacksonÕs Romney Campaign: Jan. 1
– Feb. 20, 1862Ó book review by Thomas Rankin; 2. ÒA SoldierÕs Last
Letter to His Wife;Ó 3. From the Ranks: ÒA SoldierÕs Last Letter to His
Wife;Ó 4. AAR: ÒBristoe Station TourÓ by Armando Mancini. |
May-95 |
From the Ranks: ÒA SharpshooterÕs Day, William
Kent, Co. F. of Hiram BerdanÕs Sharpshooters – May 4, 1894.Ó |
June-95 |
Permission: ÒStonewall Brigade: Return Fire!Ó
by Gregg Clemmer. |
July-95 |
Point/Counterpoint: ÒStonewall Brigade:
Another LookÓ by Gary Ecelbarger; 2. Permission: ÒTurner Ashby: The
Quintessential CavalierÓ by Gary Ecelbarger; 3. From the Ranks: ÒThe
Afternoon of July 2 – excerpt from Richmond EnquirerÕs account of the
Battle of Gettysburg – July 22, 1863;Ó 4. AAR: ÒTouring
ChancellorsvilleÓ by Gary Ecelbarger. |
Aug.-95 |
From the Ranks: ÒSoldierÕs Letter Home, published
in the Wellsburg, Va. Herald – June 11, 1862.Ó |
Sept.-95 |
From the Ranks: ÒA Richmond Newspaper Comments
on the Fall of Fort Donelson – Feb. 19, 1862.Ó |
Oct.-95 |
From the Ranks: (a) ÒA Confederate Irishman
Remembers PickettÕs Charge, Pvt. John Edward Dooley, Co. C (Montgomery
Guard), 1st VA Inf. RegÕt.,Ó (b) ÒOur Little Brigade Fought Like
Heroes, Peter Welsh, Irish Brigade;Ó 3. Membership survey (4-questions). |
Nov.-95 |
From the Ranks: ÒA Call to Investigate the
Disaster at BallÕs Bluff, published in the Stark County (Canton, Ohio)
Republican - Jan. 28, 1862.Ó |
Dec.-95 |
From the Ranks: (a) ÒA Hot Bath for a
Pennsylvanian, Thomas Gouldsberry, 84th Pa. – Jan. 10, 1862,Ó
and (b) ÒA Virginian Finds Bath Cold and Wet, Watkins Kearns, Co. G., 27th
VA;Ó 2. AAR: ÒThe Second Engagement at ManassasÓ by Gary Ecelbarger. |
Jan.-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒAn Injured Officer Describes
his Medical Care, Lt. Fitz James OÕBrien, Gen. Frederick LanderÕs staff
– Jan. 1862.Ó |
Feb.-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒGoing into Battle, Robert T.
Barton, Arty – May, 1862.Ó |
Mar.-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒStuart Meets His Fate, by
H.B. McClellan, Chief of Staff, ANV Cav. Corps. – 1958.Ó New Newsletter Feature: ÒRecommended
Reading.Ó |
Apr.-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒLuckless on the 5th
– May 5, 1864;Ó 2. AAR: ÒJacksonÕs Winter CampaignÓ by Gary Ecelbarger. |
May-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒThe Price of Two Guns –
Blood Bath at Saunders Field, Daniel G. MacNamara, 9th Mass
– May 5, 1864.Ó |
June-96 |
ÒA General Pens a Poem - General F.W. LanderÓ
by Virginia Dare; 2. AARÕs: (a) ÒWilderness & Spotsylvania Battlefield
ToursÓ by John McAnaw, (b) ÒTour of the WildernessÓ by Martha Hendley. |
July-96 |
AAR: ÒTour of the Bull Run Fords, Pt. IÓ by
John McAnaw. |
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Articles & Event Support |
Aug.-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒSecond
Kernstown – The Easiest Victory of the War, Union & Confederate
AccountsÓ 2. AAR: ÒBull Run Fords Tour, Pt. IIÓ by John McAnaw. BRCWRT's First
Website: URL- http://osfi.gmu.edu//-cgrymes/brcwrt
/brcwrthp.html via Charlie Grymes. |
Sept.-96 |
Permission to Speak Freely: ÒBest General-Poet
of the Civil War: A Buckeye?Ó by John McAnaw; 2. From the Ranks: ÒFound on
the Battlefield, Member 5th Alabama – while at Sharpsburg;Ó
3. AAR: ÒHighly Successful Tour of the ShenandoahÓ by Gary Ecelbarger. |
Oct.-96 |
AAR: ÒBull Run Fords, Pt. II – Union
MillsÓ by John McAnaw. |
Nov.-96 |
From the Ranks: ÒA BuckeyeÕs Account of the Federal
Assault at Fredericksburg, Thomas F.D. Galway, 8th Ohio Vol. Inf.
RegÕt., 1st Brigade, 3rd Div., II U.S. Corps. -
December 13, 1862.Ó Event Support: ÒWe Did It! The Symposium was worth the
WorkÓ regarding BRCWRTÕs Second Manassas Symposium, by Martha Hendley. |
Dec.-96 |
From the Ranks, ÒNew YearÕs Day with the 29th
Ohio, Lt. Col. Thomas Clark, 29th Ohio Vol. Inf. – Jan. 1,
1862;Ó 2. AAR: ÒFredericksburg in DetailÓ by John McAnaw. |
Jan.-97 |
ÒAnd Whatever Happened to Eppa Hunton,
C.S.A.?Ó by John McAnaw; 2. From the Ranks: ÒRichmun on the Jeems.Ó Event Support:
ÒIlluminating SharpsburgÓ by Dan Paterson. |
Feb.-97 |
From the Ranks: ÒWhile Food was Scare, Maggots
Were Abundant – A SurgeonÕs Observations, AssÕt. Surgeon H.S. Schell,
U.S.A. – after the battle of GainsÕ Mill.Ó |
Mar.-97 |
Newsletter dominated by numerous local
preservation issues. |
Apr.-97 |
ÒNew Civil War Battlefield Preservation
Organizations;Ó 2. ÒGhosts of the ValleyÓ by John McAnaw; 3. From the Ranks: ÒHot
Time on Sandy Ridge, excerpts from Gary EcelbargerÕs upcoming book about
Kernstown.Ó |
May-97 |
ÒAmerican Battlefield Protection Program
Announces Recipients of Funds:Ó 2. From the Ranks: ÒThe Campaign of Shiloh,
Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard.Ó |
June-97 |
ÒAt the Angle, May 12, 1864, 19th
Mass;Ó 2. AAR: (a) ÒPamunkey River to Cold Harbor Field Trip, May 17Ó by John
McAnaw, (b) ÒCold HarborÓ by Chris Custode. |
July-97 |
AAR: ÒCross Keys and Port Republic
BattlefieldsÓ by John McAnaw. |
Aug.-97 |
ÒRemembering MarilynÓ by Chris Custode; 2.
AAR: ÒNorth Anna BattlefieldÓ by Chris Custode. Event Support: (a) Actively engaged in
the efforts to acquire tour guides for local battlefields. Note: BRCWRTÕs First Picnic: At MNBP (Stuart
Hill). |
Sept.-97 |
ÒThe Stone House IntersectionÉWhy all the
fuss?Ó by Scott Patchan; 2. ÒVisiting Petersburg National BattlefieldÓ by
John McAnaw; 3. ÒThe U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum and the Care for our
Dead.Ó |
Oct.-97 |
RestÓ a poem by
Father Abram J. Ryan; 3. AAR: (a) ÒCedar Creek Battlefield – Sept. 27,
(b) ÒReenactment: The Battle of Antietam – Sept. 12-14. New
Newsletter Feature: ÒTrivia BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan. Website Update:
New URL - http://members.aol.com/brcwrt/index.htm. |
Nov.-97 |
Trivia: ÒNovember BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan; 2. ÒBRCWRT Logo ContestÓ by Mark Knowles;
4. AAR: (a) ÒCivil War Sites: Centreville to Union MillsÓ by John McAnaw, (b)
ÒDedication of the Irish Brigade Monument – Sharpsburg, Md.Ó by Robert
J. Hickey, Jr. Award: BRCWRTÕs First Life Member: Annie Snyder. |
Dec.-97 |
Trivia: ÒDecember BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan. Event
Support: (a) ÒGettysburg on Remembrance DayÓ by Dan Paterson, (b) ÒCelebrate
a Civil War ChristmasÓ book signing event at ClioÕs History Bookshop,
Leesburg, Va. |
Jan.-98 |
Trivia: ÒJanuary BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan;
2. ÒDisabled Civil War Historian and Author in Need!Ó by Scott Patchan; 3. AAR:
Ò1997 Antietam IlluminationÓ by Ann Collins. BRCWRT is incorporated Jan. 13, 1998. |
Feb.-98 |
Trivia: ÒFebruary BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan;
2. ÒVirginia Veterans of Foreign Wars Speak Out on the Preservation of Our
Civil War HeritageÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support: ÒDedication Ceremony at
the Longstreet Birthplace MonumentÓ by Dan Paterson. |
Mar.-98 |
Trivia: ÒMarch BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan; 2. ÒWife
to Join MG George E. Pickett at Hollywood Cemetery;Ó 3. Soldier LingoÓ by
John McAnaw; 4. ÒBRCWRT logo contest winner
– Mike ShannonÓ by Mark Knowles. |
Apr.-98 |
Trivia: ÒApril BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan; 2. ÒFive-Star Course: Battlefields of the Civil War –
Part I at George Mason UniversityÓ by John McAnaw; 3. AAR: ÒCivil War
Centreville – Union Mills Tour.Ó Event Support: (a) ÒRededication of
the MG George E. Pickett MonumentÓ by Dan Paterson, (b) BRCWRT mans a table
at The Civil War Show (NOVA Relic
Hunters Association) at Capital Expo Center. |
May-98 |
Trivia: ÒMay BirthdatesÓ by Mike
Duggan; 2. AAR: (a) Ò1st Battle of ManassasÓ by Blake Myers, (b)
ÒCivil War AlexandriaÓ by John McAnaw. |
June-98 |
Trivia: ÒJune BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan; 2. ÒLisaÕs
Civil War Page for Kids;Ó 3. ÒCold Harbor: Requiescat in Pace – II U.S.
Army CorpsÓ by John McAnaw. |
July-98 |
Trivia: ÒJuly BirthdatesÓ by Mike Dugan; 2. ÒMemorial
Hill – The 9th of JuneÓ by John McAnaw; 3. ÒPetersburg
– The Crater: A Forgotten Hero – Victor Jean Baptiste GirardeyÓ
by John McAnaw; 4. AAR: ÒCold Harbor to PetersburgÓ by John McAnaw. |
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Articles & Event Support |
Aug.-98 |
Trivia: ÒAugust BirthdatesÓ by Mike Duggan; 2.
ÒBanksÕ State of MindÓ by Gary Ecelbarger; 3. Revised (3rd
edition) ÒOfficial Guide to the Civil War Discovery TrailÓ available to the
public - by John McAnaw. |
Sept.-98 |
Trivia: ÒSeptember
Birthdays;Ó by Mike Duggan; 2. AAR: ÒBull Run Fords.Ó Website Update: New URL - http://members.aol.com/brcwrt/index.htm. |
Oct.-98 |
Trivia: ÒOctober
Birthdays.Ó |
Nov.-98 |
Trivia: ÒNovember BirthdaysÓ by Mike Duggan; 2.
Results of ÒThe Round Table SurveyÓ announced; 3. AAR: ÒThe Orange and
Alexandria Railroad.Ó |
Dec.-98 |
Trivia: ÒDecember BirthdaysÓ by Mike Duggan; 2.
AAR: ÒRetracing the Winchester SkedaddleÓ by Mark Knowles. Event Support: ÒGettysburg:
The Remembrance Day ParadeÓ by Ann Collins. |
Jan.-99 |
Trivia: ÒJanuary BirthdaysÓ by Mike ÔDuggan; 2.
ÒFor sale: Mosby House, asking price - $495,000, Warrenton considers purchase.Ó |
Feb.-99 |
Trivia: ÒFebruary BirthdaysÓ by Mike Duggan. |
Mar.-99 |
Trivia: ÒMarch BirthdaysÓ by Mike Duggan. |
Apr.-99 |
Trivia: ÒApril BirthdaysÓ by Mike Duggan. Event
Support: The Civil War Show, Chantilly. |
May-99 |
Trivia: ÒMay BirthdaysÓ by Mike Duggan; 2.
ÒThe Bearss BrigadeÓ by Ann Collins; 3. AAR: ÒArlington National CemeteryÓ by
Mark Knowles. |
June-99 |
Trivia: ÒJune Birthdays;Ó 2. AAR: ÒGettysburg
– May 22Ó By Dan Paterson. |
July-99 |
Trivia: ÒJuly Birthdays;Ó 2. AAR: ÒUnion Mills
To Manassas Junction – June 26.Ó |
Aug.-99 |
Trivia: ÒAugust Birthdays.Ó |
Sept.-99 |
New Newsletter Feature: ÒBattles/Actions
Fought in the Month - September.Ó Website Update: New URL - http://geocities.com/Pentagon/Barracks/5272/brcwrt.htm. |
Oct.-99 |
Battles/Actions: ÒOctober;Ó 2. AAR: ÒFairfax City – Vienna and
VicinityÓ by John McAnaw. |
Nov.-99 |
Battles/Actions: ÒNovember.Ó |
Dec.-99 |
Event Supported: ÒBook Signing at ClioÕs In
Leesburg.Ó |
Jan.-2000 |
ÒThe American Literary, Scientific and Military AcademyÓ
by John McAnaw. |
Feb.-00 |
ÒPresentation of Colors to the 1st
S.C. Colored Infantry;Ó by Thomas Wentworth Higginson (Regimental Cmdr.). |
Mar.-00 |
ÒWhere Are the Leaders?Ó by John
McAnaw. |
Apr.-00 |
ÒAn Often Ignored Confederate Hero –
William T. WoffordÓ by Robert W. Ford. Website Update: New URL - www.geocities.com/bullruncwrt. |
May-00 |
No newsletter this month. |
June-00 |
Extremely short newsletter this month. |
July-00 |
AAR: ÒGettysburg Staff RideÓ by John McAnaw. |
Aug.-00 |
ÒUnder Foreign Flags.Ó New Newsletter Features: (a) ÒLesser Known Heroes: Eppa Hunton: Virginia Citizen-Soldier,
Pt. IÓ by Scott Cason, (b) ÒBook CornerÓ by Ralph Swanson, (c) ÒThe College of Trivial Knowledge.Ó |
Sept.-00 |
Lesser Known Heroes: ÒEppa Hunton: Virginia
Citizen-Soldier, Pt. IIÓ by Scott Cason, 2. ÒFrench Notions of American
GeographyÓ by Keith Young; 3. ÒThe College of Trivial Knowledge – Raw
Deals.Ó New Newsletter feature: The View from Way Back: ÒFrench Notions
of American GeographyÓ by Keith Young. Website Update: New URL - http://geocities.com/Pentagon/Barracks/5272. |
Oct.-00 |
No newsletter this month. |
Nov.-00 |
The View from Way Back: ÒOrigin of the Confederate
Battle-flag via Gen. Joe JohnstonÓ by Keith Young. |
Dec.-00 |
The View from Way Back: ÒAmerican Soldiers
Then and NowÓ by Keith Young. Event Support: ÒPreservation 2000Ó by Keith
Young. |
Jan.-01 |
The View from Way Back: ÒMajor Downing on the
MerrymacÓ by Keith Young; 2. ÒHow to Get a New Hat in 1863Ó by Robert Ford;
3. ÒHow to Get a New Hat in 1863Ó by Robert Ford. New Newsletter feature: Flashback:
ÒJanuary 1861Ó by Mike Duggan. |
Feb.-01 |
Flashback: ÒFebruary 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 2. The
View from Way Back: ÒSergeant DavisÕs Tender BeefÓ by Keith Young. |
Mar.-01 |
Flashback: ÒMarch 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 2. The
View from Way Back: ÒBrandy for all HandsÓ by Keith Young; 3. Book Corner: ÒCentennial History of the Civil WarÓ
by Ralph Swanson. |
Apr.-01 |
Flashback: ÒApril 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 2. The
View from Way Back: ÒGrantÕs Fort Donelson Council of WarÓ by Keith Young. |
May-01 |
The View from Way Back: ÒThe Blue and the
GrayÓ by Keith Young; 2. Flashback: ÒMay 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 3. ÒThe Blue
and GrayÓ by Keith Young; 4. Book Corner: ÒIf the South Had Won the Civil
WarÓ by Ralph Swanson. |
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Articles & Event Support |
June-01 |
Flashback: ÒJune 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 2. The
View from Way Back: ÒJebÓÕ Stuart Playing Orderly to General BayardÓ by Keith
Young; 3. AAR: ÒGettysburg: The Second DayÓ by Kevin Anastas. Event Support:
(a) ÒFredericksburg, VA LuminariaÓ by Mark Knowles, (b) The Ancient Order of
Hibernians in a Memorial Day Celebration/Sign Dedication at Ox Hill
Battlefield ParkÓ by Mary Ahrens. |
July-01 Aug.-01 |
Flashback: ÒJuly/August 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 2. The View from Way Back: ÒLes MiserablesÓ by Keith
Young; 3. "A House Divided: Abe & Mary Lincoln" PBS documentary
reviewed by Ralph Swanson; 3. First
Double Issue of Newsletter (July-August) 4. First
Civil War 101 (25-min. basic concepts regarding military ops.) for members by
Mike Duggan; 5. ÒAugust 1861;Ó 6. AAR: ÒBalls Bluff/Loudoun CountyÓ by John De
Pue. |
Sept.-01 |
Flashback: ÒSeptember 1861Ó by Mike Duggan; 2.
The View from Way Back: ÒExecutive Favor BestowedÓ by Keith Young; 3. AAR:
ÒSearch and Find Field Trip, Southwest Fairfax CountyÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support:
ÒBlackburnÕs Ford Marker Dedication CeremonyÓ (140th Anniversary
of Battle) via excerpt of Dan PatersonÕs speech. |
Oct.-01 Nov.-01 |
ÒReflections on Chancellorsville and GettysburgÓ by John
McAnaw; 2. Flashback: ÒOctober 1861Ó by Bob Ford; 3. Flashback: ÒNovember
1861Ó by Mark Knowles; 4. The View from Way Back: ÒMerriment
in the Wrong PlaceÓ by Keith Young. Website Update: Includes more
educational materials (battle studies, book reviews and preservation
activities) via Maureen Quinn. |
Dec.-01 |
Flashback: ÒDecember 1861Ó by Bob Ford; 2. The
View from Way Back: ÒHomespun Dress Air – Bonny Blue FlagÓ by Keith
Young. |
Jan.-02 |
Flashback: ÒJanuary 1862Ó by Mark Knowles; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒPost War Respect for Gen. LeeÕs ÔOld War-horseÕÓ by John
McAnaw; 3. ÒSome Grant Quotations You May Not Have Heard BeforeÓ by Keith
Young; 4. ÒTour of Civil War Manassas: by John McAnaw. |
Feb.-02 |
Flashback: ÒFebruary 1862Ó by Bob Ford; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒGrant and Polk before the Meeting at BelmontÓ by Keith Young;
3. Book Corner: ÒThe Civil War in Depth, Vols. I & IIÓ by Ralph Swanson. |
Mar.-02 |
Flashback: ÒMarch 1862Ó by Mark Knowles; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒA Glimpse of Stonewall Jackson, Colonel Stannard, 9th
VermontÓ by Keith Young; 3. More Civil War 101 classes for the general
membership. |
Apr.-02 |
Flashback: ÒApril 1862Ó by Bob Ford; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒThe Veterans ReunionÓ by Keith Young; 3. ÒBRCWRT's Direct
Involvement in the Preservation of Heritage Sites for the Past (10) YearsÓ by
John McAnaw; 4. Book Review Raffle ÒThe West Point Atlas of the Civil.Ó |
May-02 June-02 |
Flashback: ÒMay 1862Ó and ÒJune 1862Ó by Mark Knowles; 2. ÒMore
of Porter AlexanderÕs View of Day Three at GettysburgÓ by John McAnaw; 3ÒDeerhound
to the RescueÓ by Bud Porter; 4. View from Way Back:
ÒThe Crisis of the Confederacy, and History of Gettysburg and the
WildernessÓ by Keith Young; 5. Book Corner: ÒArms and Equipment of the Civil
WarÓ by Keith Young; 6. AAR: (a) ÒConfederate Defense Line Southwest of
Petersburg VA and the Ream Station BattlefieldÓ by John McAnaw, (b) ÒCivil War
Sites at Quantico Corps BaseÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support: ÒFredericksburg &
Spotsylvania National Military Park ÔLuminariaÕÓ with the Eastern Loudoun
County Civil War Round Table. |
July-02 |
Flashback: ÒJuly 1862Ó by Bob Ford; 2. Excerpts from
ÒReturn to Bull RunÓ by John Hennessy; 3. View from
Way Back: ÒMosbyÕs MethodÓ by Keith Young; 4. Book Corner: ÒAnnals of the WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 5. AAR: ÒGettysburg: The Third DayÓ by
Kevin Anastas. |
Aug.-02 |
Flashback: ÒAugust 1862Ó by Mark Knowles; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒMosbyÕs ProtectorÓ by Keith Young; 3. Numerous articles regarding Annie D. Snyder (BRCWRT member) who
passed away (80 yrs. old) on July 19; AAR: ÒCivil War Sites in Prince William
and Eastern Fauquier CountiesÓ by John McAnaw. |
Sept.-02 Oct.-02 |
ÒThe Cost of the Confederate Stand at South MountainÓ by
John McAnaw; 2. ÒÕStonewallÕ Jackson – The FatherÓ by John McAnaw; 3.
ÒIn Memorian – Annie SnyderÓ by John McAnaw; 4. Flashback: ÒSeptember
1862Ó by Bob Ford; 5. View from Way Back: ÒThose
Left BehindÓ by Keith Young. Event Support: ÒCentreville Day.Ó |
Nov.-02 |
ÒThe First Minnesota Vol. Inf. RegÕt at
Gettysburg – Day TwoÓ by John McAnaw; 2. ÒSpecial – Ed Bearss
ArticleÓ reprint of recent Washington Times article; 2. Book Corner: ÒThe
Marble Man: Robert E. Lee and His Image in American SocietyÓ by Ralph Swanson; 3. Flashback:
ÒOctober 1862Ó by Mark Knowles; 4. Flashback: ÒNovember 1862Ó; 5. View from
Way Back: ÒHonesty on the BattlefieldÓ by Keith Young; 6. AAR: ÒBrigsby Hill
and BlackburnÕs Ford Battlefields and the Historic Union Mills AreaÓ by John
McAnaw. |
Dec.-02 |
ÒWhy Did Confederate Soldiers Fight So
Tenaciously and EffectivelyÓ by John McAnaw; 2. Flashback: ÒDecember 1862Ó by
Mark Knowles; 3. View from Way Back: ÒPublic PropertyÓ by Keith Young. |
Jan.-03 |
ÒWar as a SchoolmasterÓ by Michael Block; 2.
Flashback: ÒJanuary 1863Ó by Bob Ford; 3. View from Way Back: ÒSpecial
DeliveryÓ by Keith Young; 4. AAR: ÒBRCWRT Field Training Session on 16
November 2002Ó by John McAnaw. |
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Articles & Event Support |
Feb.-03 |
ÒUnion Mills – Brig. Gen. Richard S. EwellÕs
Frustrating Experience with the Confederate High Command During the First
Battle of Manassas: by John McAnaw; 2. ÒDisease Among the Confederates at
Union Mills – The Experience of the 5th Al. Vol. Inf. Regt.Ó
by John McAnaw; 3. Book Review: ÒThe Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on
the RappahannockÓ by Peter Bridges; 4. Flashback: ÒFebruary 1863Ó by Mark
Knowles; 6. ÒLast Union Soldier Widow DiesÓ by John McAnaw; 6. View from Way Back: ÒA MaidÕs LamentÓ by Keith
Young; 7. AAR: ÒSecond Field Training Session for BRCWRT PreservationistsÓ by
John McAnaw. |
Mar.-03 Apr.-03 |
Flashback: ÒApril 1863Ó by Keith Young; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒDrawing Battery MaterialÓ by Keith Young; 3. AAR: ÒTour of Civil
War Sites in Prince William and Stafford County, Including the White Oak
Museum. Event Support: (a) Dedication of the new ÒGuilford Signal StationÓ
CWT marker at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, VA. (b) ÒBlue & Gray Education Society Walking
Tour at First ManassasÓ via tour guide Becky Cumins. |
May-03 |
Flashback: ÒMay 1863Ó by Drew Lavan; 2. View from Way
Back: ÒGeneral HancockÕs Humor;Ó 3. AAR: (a) ÒConfederate Winter Encampment
Sites at Montpelier, Orange County, VAÓ by John McAnaw, (b) ÒTour of the
Civil War Sites along the Occoquan River and Bull RunÓ by John McAnaw. |
June-03 July-03 |
ÒWho was that Spy Harrison, Anyway? By John McAnaw; 2. ÒKeeping Our Heritage Alive:
Memorial Day in Fairfax CityÓ by John McAnaw; 3. BRCWRTÕs championed ÒFairfax County Civil War Sites Inventory is ReleasedÓ
by Mary Ahrens; 4. ÒCivil War Columbia, South CarolinaÓ by John De Pue; 5. Flashback:
ÒJune 1863Ó by Drew Lavan; 6. Flashback: ÒJuly 1863Ó by Keith Young; 7. View from Way Back: ÒMeadeÕs Tolerance ExceededÓ
by Keith Young; 8. ÓReconstruction: Nature and Controversy, Including Loudoun
and Fairfax Counties;Ó by Dr. Charles Poland; 9. ÒCampaigning with Dr.
PolandÓ by E.B. Vandiver III. Award: (a)
BRCWRT receives Certificate of Appreciation of Partnership with Centreville
Regional Library, (b) BRCWRTÕs Second Life Member: Ed Bearss. |
Aug.-03 Sept.-03 |
ÒNon-Combat Deaths at Camp Jones in the Vicinity of
Bristoe StationÓ by John McAnaw; 2. ÒKeystone Artillerymen View Confederate
Graves at Camp Jones in the Vicinity of Bristoe Station BattlefieldÓ by John
McAnaw; 3. ÒÕTAPSÕ and the Bristoe Station BattlefieldÕÓ by John McAnaw; 4. Flashback:
ÒAugust 1863Ó by Keith Young; 5. ÒFlashback: ÒSeptember 1863Ó by Mark
Knowles; 6. View from Way Back: ÒSoldier
WitÓ by Keith Young; 7. Book Corner: ÒA Rebel WarÕs Clerk Diary at the
Confederate StateÕs CapitolÓ by Ralph Swanson; 8. ÒThank you letter from the
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustÓ by Mary Ahrens; 9. AAR: ÒÕSearch and
FindÕ Hiking Tour Along the Occoquan RiverÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support:
ÒThank you from the Hope Lutheran Church Civil War ClubÓ for the tour
conducted by Kevin Anastas. |
Oct.-03 |
Bristoe Station Fact
SheetÓ compiled by Jim Burgess; 2. View from Way Back: ÒL-E-G
on My LegÓ by Keith Young; 3. Flashback: ÒOctober 1863Ó by Drew Levan; 4
ÒGeneral Robert E. Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870)Ó by Saundra
Cox; 5. Review: ÒGettysburg Expedition Guide by Travel-brainsÓ by Kevin
Anastas. New Newsletter Feature: Color with logo format via Maureen Quinn.
Website Update: New URL -http://bullruncwrt.org. |
Nov.-03 |
View from Way Back: ÒIf I Had a PistolÓ by
Keith Young; 2. ÒExcerpts from ÔCivil War Spoken HereÕÓ by Maureen Quinn; 3.
ÒProtecting the President - Only the BestÓ by John McAnaw; 4. Flashback: ÒNovember
1863Ó by Keith Young. Event Support: ÒBristoe Ceremony (140th
Anniversary) by John McAnaw. |
Dec.-03 |
View from Way Back: ÒAnecdote of Stonewall
JacksonÓ by Keith Young; 2. Flashback: ÒDecember 1863Ó by Mark Knowles; 3. ÒDiary
Excerpts of William J. Morse – Christmas 1862 (Fredericksburg)Ó by
Maureen Quinn. Event Support:
ÒLookout Mountain – March for PreservationÓ by Dan Paterson. |
Jan.-04 |
View from Way Back; ÒSafe Passage from
LincolnÓ by Keith Young; 2. ÒFindings & GleaningsÓ by Maureen Quinn; 2. Flashback:
ÒJanuary 1864Ó by Drew Lavan. Website Update: New facelift, including a ÒMembers'
Page" for those who would like exposure via their books, articles,
lectures, tours, films, reenacting, etc. |
Feb.-04 |
ÒBristoe Station ArtifactsÓ by Keith Young; 2. ÒVisit to
Union Mills SitesÓ by John McAnaw; 3. Flashback: ÒFebruary 1864Ó by John
McAnaw; 4. View from Way Back: ÒA Singular
Spectacle in BattleÓ by Keith Young; 5. Book Corner: ÒThe Last Citadel:
Petersburg, Virginia June 1864-April 1865Ó by Ralph
Swanson. |
Mar.-04 |
Flashback: ÒMarch 1864Ó by John McAnaw; 2. View
from Way Back: ÒA SailorÕs PrayerÓ by Keith Young; 3. ÒA Sample of What our
Member Enjoyed in 2003!Ó by Saundra Cox; 4. ÒThe Fight to Retrieve the Battle
Flag of the 28th VA Inf. RegÕt. from the Minnesota Historical
SocietyÓ by John McAnaw; 5. ÒIn Memoriam – Pat Gallagher (Feb. 3,
2004). Event Support: Clean-up a military
cemetery in the City of Fairfax. |
Apr.-04 |
ÒAn Assessment of the ÔIrish RebelsÕ by a
Confederate GeneralÕÓ by John McAnaw; 2. ÒGeneral Cleburne, Irish Tennessee
and the Fifth ConfederateÓ by John McAnaw; 3. View from Way Back: ÒThe
Yankee? Dixie? LegÓ by Chuck Mauro; 4. Flashback: ÒApril 1864Ó by John
McAnaw; 5. Jim Morgan authoring a book on the ÒBattle
of Balls Bluff; 6. ÒOn the Assassination of LincolnÓ by Maureen Quinn; 7.
AAR: ÒBull Run & a Confederate Fortification at Union MillsÓ by John
McAnaw. Event Support: Ò32nd Annual Civil War ShowÓ via the
Northern Virginia Relic Hunters Association. |
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Articles & Event Support |
May-04 June-04 |
Flashback: ÒMay 1864Ó by Drew Lavan; 2. ÒThe Wedding &
Why Col. Robert Gould Shaw DidnÕt Want to Wear His UniformÓ by Maureen Quinn;
3. View from Way Back: ÒThe Wedding & Why Col.
Robert Gould Shaw didnÕt want to Wear His UniformÓ by Maureen Quinn; 4. ÒMemorial
OrationsÓ by Maureen Quinn; 5. AAR: ÒArlington National CemeteryÓ by John
McAnaw. |
July-04 Aug.-04 |
View from Way Back: ÒFrom the Library of Congress, Manuscript Div., the Papers
of Joshua Lawrence ChamberlainÓ by Maureen Quinn; 2.
ÒBermuda and the Civil WarÓ by Keith Young; 3. Flashback: ÒJuly-August 1864Ó by Mark Knowles; 3. AAR: (a) ÒJackson
in the ValleyÓ by Charlie Balch (b) ÒFrom the Trench of SpotsylvaniaÓ by Dan
Paterson, (c) ÒTour of Historic Terrain Along Bull Run and the Occoquan
River, Pt. IIIÓ by John McAnaw, (d) ÒConfederate Invasion into Maryland
(1862) and the Monocacy National BattlefieldÓ by John McAnaw. |
Sept.-04 |
ÒReport & Heads-up: VA Civil War Trails
Signs at the Haymarket MuseumÓ by Mark Trbovich; 2. View from Way Back: ÒObedience to OrdersÓ by Keith Young; 3. Book Corner: ÒLincolnÓ
by Ralph Swanson; 4. ÒManassas Battlefield –
Bypass StudyÓ by Keith Young; 5. AAR: ÒStafford County Civil War SitesÓ by
John De Pue. |
Oct.-04 |
ÒHistoric Salona, McLean, Va.Ó by Mike
Shannon; 2. ÒÕJohn Singleton MosbyÕ Exhibit at the Manassas MuseumÕÓ by
Harvey Simon; 3. Flashback: ÒOctober 1864Ó by Drew Lavan; 4. View from Way
Back: ÒFrom the Diary of Montgomery C. MeigsÓ by Maureen Quinn; 5. AAR: ÒCivil
War Sites Vicinity Centreville, Union Mills and Bull RunÓ by John McAnaw. |
Nov.-04 |
ÒPoint Lookout: A PrisonerÕs ViewÓ by Keith
Young; 2. ÒChronological Outline of the Civil War in CulpeperÓ by John
McAnaw; 3. ÒCivil War PrisonsÓ by John McAnaw; 4. View from Way Back: ÒThe Other Gettysburg AddressÓ by
Maureen Quinn; 5. AAR: ÒCivil War Sites in Historic Downtown Culpeper and
Vicinity the Cedar Mountain BattlefieldÓ by John McAnaw. |
Dec.-04 |
View from Way Back: ÒThe Military Funeral of
Billy Gilliam from ÔWit, Mirth & SpleenÕÓ by Maureen Quinn; 2. ÒThe
Pictorial Heritage of the WRS area during the Civil War;Ó 3. ÒCivil War
Museum at Northern Virginia Community CollegeÓ by E.B. Vandiver III; 4. AAR:
ÒCold HarborÓ by Maureen Quinn. Event Support: ÒCivil War Christmas at Liberia
PlantationÓ by Maureen Quinn. |
Jan.-05 |
ÒBattlefield Trust Honors Brian Pohanka with
Happel Award for his ContributionsÓ by Ed Wenzel; 2. Flashback: ÒJanuary
1865Ó by Keith Young; 3. ÒFighting Mud, a Lieutenant Asks Colonel for Men Õ18-Feet
LongÕÓ by Keith Young; 4. ÒFlashback: December 1864Ó by Mark Knowles. |
Feb.-05 Mar.-05 |
View from Way Back: ÒSinging YankeesÓ by Keith
Young; 2. ÒAntonia Ford: Confederate Spy;Ó 3. Flashback: ÒFebruary 1865Ó by Keith
Young; 4. Flashback: ÒMarch 1865Ó by Mark Knowles; 5. Book Corner: ÒPersonal
Memoirs of US GrantÓ by John Swanson; 6.
ÒAlexandria Goes to War: Beyond Robert E. LeeÓ book review by Paula Elsey; 7.
ÒWhilst We Were at CentrevilleÓ by Saundra Cox. Event Support: ÒAnnual Park
Day.Ó |
Apr.-05 |
Flashback: ÒApril 1865Ó by Keith Young; 2
ÒÕThe Hero of Ox Hill,Õ Round TableÕs Ed Wenzel Hailed for Saving
BattlefieldÕÓ by Nancy Anwyll; 3. ÒHow Gen. Lee Made Decision to Invade
Maryland in 1862Ó by Scott Hartwig; 4. AAR: ÒCivil War Sites Vicinity
Centreville Historic Overlay DistrictÓ by John McAnaw. |
May-05 |
ÒCondition of the Army of the Potomac in
Stafford County during 1862-1863Ó by John McAnaw. Event Support: (a) BRCWRT Items Featured at Conference of the CWPT Attended
by (300) StalwartsÓ by Ed Wenzel, (b) ÒBRCWRTÕs Tim Duskin To Lecture at
Archives.Ó |
June-05 July-05 |
ÒPetersburg Vows Never to Forget the Ninth of JuneÓ by
John McAnaw; 2. ÒFredericksburgÓ by John McAnaw; Flashback: ÒJune 1865Ó by
Keith Young; 3. Confederate Raid Yields Unexpected Pleasure – Scoops of
Ice Cream!!!Ó by Saundra Cox; 4. AAR: ÒStafford County Civil War Sites (Part
III) Acclaimed Success.Ó |
Aug.-05 Sept.-05 |
ÒA Tribute to Brian: Pohanka Was Truly a Civil War LegendÓ
by Ed Wenzel; 2. ÒMemorial Service for Brian Pohanka: Thursday, 23 June 2005,
Manassas National BattlefieldÓ by John McAnaw; 3. ÒThe Glories of War: Small
Battles and Early Heroes of 1861ÕÓ by Dr. Charles Poland; 4. Book Corner: ÒThe
Civil War ReenactorsÕ EncyclopediaÓ by Ralph Swanson; 5. ÒDeath Claims Famed
Civil War Historian Shelby Foote at 88Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 6. Ò29 Members and
Guests Absorb History on Visit to Spotsylvania SitesÓ by Kevin Anastas. |
Oct.-05 |
ÒLibrary of Congress Releases Hotchkiss Maps;Ó
by Harlan & Sharon Lenius; 2. AAR: ÒFort Evans and the BallÕs Bluff Battlefield,
Loudoun County, Va.Ó by John McAnaw. Event Support: ÒGreenwich & EwellÕs
Chapel Civil War Trails Signs Dedication Oct. 14Ó via Mark Trbovich and Jim
Burgess. |
Nov.-05 |
ÒVirginiaÕs Piedmont Battleground: Culpeper
CountyÓ by Clark ÒBudÓ Hall; 2. ÒCivil War AncestorsÓ by Saundra Cox; 3. AAR:
ÒHampton RoadsÓ by Kevin Anastas. Event Support: ÒNew Virginia Civil War
Trails Sign at Sully Historic Site, Chantilly, VA via Rob Orrison. |
Dec.-05 |
Book Corner: ÒFreedom, A Novel of Abraham
Lincoln and the Civil WarÓ by Ralph Swanson. 3. AAR: ÒBaltimore TourÓ by
Nancy Anwyll. Event Support: (a) ÒSymposium on Prince
William County Historic PreservationÓ with John De Pue speaking on behalf of
BRCWRT, (b) ÒFirst Fairfax County History
Conference a Real SuccessÓ by Charlie Balch. |
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Articles & Event Support |
Jan.-06 Feb.-06 |
ÒOrganization of U.S. Naval Forces for the
Blockade of the Confederate StatesÓ by John McAnaw; 2. ÒWhere the Value of a
Man was Calculated:Ó 3. ÒCivil War Soldiers Burials at St. ElizabethÕs
Hospital, Washington, D.C.Ó by Keith Young. |
Mar.-06 |
ÒBrian Pohanka and the 69th PA in
the Movie ÔGettysburgÕÓ by John McAnaw; 2. ÒConfederate Memorial Hall Museum
UpdateÓ by Sam Hood; 4. ÒRound Table Member ÔJanet GreentreeÕ A Winner in
SWPT Contest;Ó5. ÒCWPTÕs Most Endangered Battlefield Report;Ó 6. Rob Orrison
announced as the new Brentsville Site Manager. Event Support: (a) ÒThe Battle
of Chantilly (Ox Hill) Movie PremiereÓ via Don Hakenson & Chuck Mauro,
(b) Battle of Dranesville VA Civil War Trails SignÓ by Mike Shannon. |
Apr.-06 |
Event Support: (a) ÒBattle of Chantilly (Ox
Hill) Movie Premiere Overwhelming SuccessÓ by Janet Greentree, (b) ÒBristoe
Station Battlefield Clean UpÓ by Mark Knowles, (c) Tim Duskin, founding
BRCWRT member and National Archives technician, lectures at the National
Archives. Website Update: ÒBRCWRT Tour Sign UpÓ via online by Maureen Quinn,
Webmaster. |
May-06 |
ÒMember Dick Ford Donates Art to
the Round TableÓ by John McAnaw. Re: a signed print of artiest Don Stivers
painting entitled, ÒDuel at Yew Ridge;Ó 2. ÒHakenson RecuperatingÓ by Nancy
Anwyll; 3. AAR: ÒBrandy StationÓ by Mark Knowles. Event Support: ÒSuccess! Fund Drive for Kelly Monument CompletedÓ by John
McAnaw. BRCWRT donations revised to $564.76. |
June-06 July-06 |
Movie Review: ÒCrazy Like a FoxÓ by Tim
Duskin; 2. Dan PatersonÕs (great-grandson) Visits Longstreet's Tennessee
(1863-1864) HeadquartersÓ by Dan Paterson; 3. AAR: ÒGettysburg: the 2nd
DayÓ by Kevin Anastas. |
Aug.-06 Sept.-06 |
ÒBristoe Station Then and NowÓ by John De Pue;
2. Book Corner: ÒReveille in Washington 1861-1865Ó by Ralph Swanson; 3. AAR:
ÒBristoe Campaign TourÓ by John De Pue; 4. Ed WenzelÕs ÒMap of Centreville Historic
SitesÓ was on display at ÒCentreville DaysÓ and received rave reviews. New Newsletter Feature: ÒConnecting to our
Past – Meet a BRCWRT memberÓ by
Janet Greentree. First interviewee ÒDan Paterson.Ó Award:
Janet GreentreeÕs winter ÒDevilÕs DenÓ photo selected for the upcoming
Gettysburg calendar. |
Oct.-06 |
Meet: ÒCharlie BalchÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒLaura
RadcliffeÕs' HouseÓ by Mark Knowles; 3. ÒHistory of the Rebel YellÓ by Bill
Etue; 4. ÒLaura RatcliffeÕs House: by Mark Knowles; 5. AAR: (a) ÒAntietamÓ by
Maureen Quinn, ÒTour of SailorÕs Creek Battlefield and Other Sites Associated
with the 5-9 April Phase of the Appomattox CampaignÓ by John McAnaw. Event
Support: ÒWenzelÕs Map Displayed at Centreville DaysÓ by Nancy Anwyll. |
Nov.-06 |
Meet: ÒKevin AnastasÓ by Janet Greentree; 2.
ÒLast Thanksgiving – re: Zebina Y. Bickford, Co. D, 6th VT
Inf.Ó by John McAnaw; 3. ÒNew Book by Chuck Mauro – ÔThe Civil War in
Fairfax County: Civilians and SoldiersÕ:Ó 4. AAR: ÒForts Washington &
FooteÓ by Mark Knowles. Event Support: Ò(Keith) Young to Conduct 3rd
Civil War Series.Ó |
Dec.-06 Jan.-07 |
Meet: ÓKen JonesÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. AAR:
ÒUnion Army Winter Encampment 1863-1864Ó by Mark Knowles. |
Feb.-07 |
ÒThe Licensed Battlefield Guide Exam or The
Final Battle of GettysburgÓ by Maureen Quinn; 2. Book Corner: ÒOrdeal of the
UnionÓ by Ralph Swanson; 3. Meet: ÒNancy AnwyllÓ by Janet Greentree; 4. ÒJohnsonÕs
Island PrisonÓ by Barbara Welch; 5. ÒReview of UnionÕs 5th Corps Winter Camp
saved in Stafford CountyÓ via Free Lance Star by Clint Schemmer; 6. AAR: ÒTwo
Tours Conducted at Ox Hill Battlefield ParkÓ by Ed Wenzel. Award: ÒRound Table Member a Winner in CWPT Contest – Again!Ó with
Janet Greentree taking second place in the ÒClose-UpÓ photo category. |
Mar.-07 |
Meet: ÒMark KnowlesÓ by Janet Greentree; 2.
AAR: ÒCivil War Sites & Proposed Enlargement of the Centreville Historic
Overlay District (CHOD)Ó by John McAnaw.
Event Support: Mark Trbovich lectured on ÒFirst Blood: The Battle of
Blackburn Ford, July 18, 1861, the Prelude to Manassas.Ó Sixty people
attended. |
Apr.-07 |
Meet: ÒPatty Wheeler;Ó 2. ÒConfederate Cavalry
General (Butler) Needs a PrayerÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support: ÒThe New USS
Monitor CenterÓ by Bud Porter. |
May.-07 |
Meet: ÒEd EssertierÓ by Janet Greentree;Ó 2.
ÒIn Search of Rose Greenhow or ItÕs a Small, Small World!Ó by Bill Etue; 3. Book
Corner: ÒBattles and Leaders of the Civil WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 4. AAR: (a)
ÒCivil War Washington, D.C.Ó by John McAnaw, (b) ÒTrevilian Station Battle
Field TourÓ by John McAnaw. |
June-07 July-07 |
Meet: ÒTom JonesÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒMerrybrookÓ
by Terry McCarthy; 4. AAR: (a) ÒGettysburg Spring Tour ÔOdds Ôn EndsÕÓ by
Maureen Quinn, (b) ÒThe Bearss TwinÓ as Nancy Anwyll and Janet Greentree
attended and supported the Boston Civil War Round Table tour in Chattanooga,
Tenn. Event Support: ÒCentreville Regional LibraryÓ historical event. Award: ÒBRCWRT Member Receives AwardÓ with Mark Trbovich being designated
Prince William County Volunteer of the Quarter - January through March 2007. |
Aug.-07 Sept.-07 |
Meet: ÒJim LewisÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒIs Union
Gen. Alvan Cullem Gillem Rolling Over in his Grave?Ó by Janet Greentree; 3. ÒTombstone
SymbolismÓ by John McAnaw; 4. AAR: (a) ÒDanger Between the LinesÓ by Charlie
Balch, (b) ÒCivil War Sites in the Clifton-Union Mills AreaÓ by John McAnaw.
Event Support: ÒThe Civil War Fair
Oaks MallÓ by Ed Wenzel. |
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Articles & Event Support |
Oct.-07 |
ÒThe Price in Blood: Casualties in the Civil WarÓ
by Charlie Balch; 2. Meet: ÒJohn De PueÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. Book Corner: ÒMothers
of Invention: Women of the
Slaveholding South in the American Civil WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 4. ÒLittle
Round Top versus CulpÕs HillÓ by Peter MacNeill; 5. AAR: ÒValley Tours of the
Second Kernstown and Opequon (Third Winchester) BattlefieldsÓ by John McAnaw.
Event Support: (a) ÒCenterville DayÓ by Charlie Balch and Bob Eldridge, (b)
ÒGrand Opening Weekend Events at Bristoe Station.Ó |
Nov.-07 |
Meet: ÒBob EldridgeÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒThe
Pews of St JamesÓ by Michael Block; 3. ÒThe Wartime Effects of Maj. Gen.
J.E.B. Stuart Now on Display.Ó Event Support: (a) ÒThe Grand Opening Ceremony
for the Bristoe Station Heritage Park,Ó (b) ÒTelling the Story of Bristoe
StationÓ by John De Pue, (c) Mark TrbovichÕs Ò24 Hours at Manassas JunctionÓ
presentation at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. |
Dec 07 Jan.-08 |
Meet: ÒKeith YoungÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. New Newsletter Feature: ÒCivil War
Travels with Ms. RebelleÓ by Janet Greentree - first article ÒSpringfield,
Illinois.Ó Event Support: ÒPrince William County Prepares for the Civil
War SesquicentennialÓ by Rob Orrison. ÒWith the help of dedicated volunteers
such as Mark Trbovich and Jim Burgess of
MNBP, this long range plan is almost complete. In the past two years, 10
signs have been installed with another five planned.Ó |
Feb.-08 |
ÒGeneral Robert E Lee, John Sedgwick and ÔCertain
Young LadiesÕÓ by Mike Block; 2. ÒRobert E. Lee in TexasÓ by Tim Duskin; 3. Book
Corner: ÒChancellorsvilleÓ by Ralph Swanson;Ó 4. ÒA Soldier's Letter After
the Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly)Ó by Ed Wenzel; 5. Ms. Rebelle: ÒJohn
Reynolds Grave at Lancaster Cemetery, PAÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support:
ÒKeith Young to Speak at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Quarterly Forum.Ó |
Mar.-08 Apr.-08 |
Meet: ÒMatt CosnerÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒOx
Hill Battlefield Park TourÓ by Ed Wenzel; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒFollowing the
Booth FamilyÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support: ÒBrandy Station Foundation
Lecture & Tour ScheduleÓ by Mike Block. |
May-08 |
ÒIntroduction
to the WildernessÓ by Ed Bearss; 2. ÒSite of ÔMosby RockÕ, Severely Compromised
by Townhouse DevelopmentÓ by Ed Wenzel; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒBooth Escape Route
by Car or Ten New Things I LearnedÓ by Janet Greentree; 4. AAR: (a) ÒClinton
Town, Frosty Meadows, Sangster Station and Fairfax StationÓ by John McAnaw,
(b) ÒThe WildernessÓ by Kevin Anastas. |
June-08 July-08 |
Meet: ÒMark TrbovichÓ by Janet Greentree; 2.
ÒThe Captain and the Yankee WatchÓ by Mike Block. Event Support: Ed Wenzel speaks at the recent ground-breaking ceremony
for Ox Hill Battlefield Park. Award: ÒJohn McAnaw HonoredÓ by Ed Wenzel as
FCPS renames a park in JohnÕs honor for
his long years of service as Chairman of the Parks and Lake Committee, Kings
Park West Civic Association. |
Aug.-08 Sept.-08 |
ÒOx Hill Battlefield ParkÓ by Ed Wenzel; 2. Ms.
Rebelle: ÒFort VancouverÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. Book Corner: ÒEssays on the
Civil War and ReconstructionÓ by Ralph Swanson; 4. AAR: ÒBlood on the Rails:
Tour of Kettle Run and Bristoe StationÓ by Patrick McGinty. Event Support:
(a) Ò146th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of 2nd
Manassas,Ó (b) ÒCentreville Day.Ó |
Oct.-08 |
ÒSituation Report on the Western (Fairfax)
FrontÓ by John McAnaw; 2. ÒBRCWRT Member New President of PWC Preservation
GroupÓ regarding Mark Trbovich; 3. AAR: ÒWalk-Through Tour of the Ox Hill
Battlefield ParkÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support: (a) ÒThe Dedication of Ox Hill
Battlefield ParkÓ by Ed Wenzel, ÒWhite Oak Civil War MuseumÓ by Ken Jones. |
Nov.-08 |
ÒHauntedÉor Hearsay?Ó by Rob Orrison,
regarding the Brentsville jail; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒThe Centreville SixÓ by
Janet Greentree; 3. AAR: ÒRetreat from GettysburgÓ by Kevin Anastas. Event
Support: ÒThanks on Behalf of Bristoe Station Battlefield ParkÓ by David
Born, (PWC) Historical Program Coordinator/Historic Site Manager for providing
tour guides and publicity for the 145th Anniversary of the 1863
Battle of Bristoe Station. |
Dec.-08 Jan.-09 |
ÒOur President and noted Preservationist; John
McAnaw, Discusses Civil War Sites Along Bull RunÓ by John De Pue; 2. ÒChristmas
Night of Ô62Ó by a member of LeeÕs Army of Northern Virginia, bivouacked near
Fredericksburg after the battle. |
Feb.-09 |
Book Corner: ÒConfederates in the AtticÓ by
Ralph Swanson; 2. ÒIn Memoriam Harvey Simon Jr: 1937-2009Ó by Nancy Anwyll,
acknowledging HarveyÕs enthusiastic support of Manassas National Battlefield
Park (MNBP); 3. ÒNew Book on the History of Clifton and VicinityÓ by Lynn
Garvey-Hodge; 4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒKaterina, Me, and Abraman (as spelled in the
article) LincolnÓ by Janet Greentree. |
Mar.-09 |
ÒCamp Parole, Annapolis, MDÓ by Janet
Greentree; 2. ÒGrim Day for the ANV - Nov. 7, 1683Ó by John McAnaw. |
Apr.-09 |
ÒTen
Most Endangered BattlefieldsÓ via CWPT; 2. AAR: ÒHunter Mill Road CorridorÓ
by Nancy Anwyll. |
May-09 |
ÒThirty Bags of TrashÓ by Nancy Anwyll 2. ÒConfederate Stink BallÓ by Barbara Bensinger Welch; 3. ÒBRCWRT
Worked to Remain at Centreville LibraryÓ by Nancy Anwyll; 4. Book Corner: ÒLincoln
at Cooper Union, The Speech that Made Abraham Lincoln PresidentÓ by Ralph
Swanson; 5. AAR: (a) ÒRappahannock Station & Mine RunÓ by John De Pue,
(b) ÒClara Barton Tour;Ó by Janet Greentree via Ms. Rebelle article, (c)
ÒFordÕs TheatreÓ by Jill Hilliard. |
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June-09 July-09 |
ÒFairfax County Sesquicentennial Planning
Underway,Ó as Don Hakenson, Paul Herbert, John McAnaw and Ed Wenzel agreed to form a subcommittee to
research and develop a timeline of all battles, skirmishes, incidents and
events that occurred in the country during 1861-65; 2. ÒBRCWRT Past President
DiesÓ by Nancy Anwyll, re-garding the second president Armando Mancini; 3. Ms.
Rebelle: ÒThe Cashtown InnÓ by Janet Greentree ; 4. AAR: ÒSecond ManassasÓ by
Kevin Anastas. Event Support: ÒEd Wenzel Speaks on Memorial Day at Ox HillÓ
by Nancy Anwyll. |
Aug.-09 Sept.-09 |
ÒGo West Young Woman, Go West, Pt. 1Ó by Janet Greentree; 2.
ÒMerrybrook: Is it History or History?Ó by Mark Knowles; 3. ÒHunter Mill
Signage: A Long JourneyÓ by Charlie Balch; 4. ÒOwnership Change for Mount Zion
ChurchÓ by Bill Etue; 5. AAR: (a) ÒPost Monocacy Tour – Fort Reno to
RockvilleÓ by Nancy Anwyll, (b) ÒDevereux and Haupt, The Magician Engineers
of the US Military Railroad TourÓ by Bill Etue. |
Oct.-09 |
ÒFairfax County Budget Dialogues ScheduledÓ by
Nancy Anwyll; 2. Book Corner: ÒLooking for Lincoln: The Making of an American IconÓ by
Ralph Swanson; 3. ÒSan Diego - Goes West Young Woman, Go West, Pt. IIÓ by
Janet Greentree; 4. AAR: (a) ÒFollowing the 2nd Corps to
GettysburgÓ by Jim Lewis and Brian McEnany, (b) ÒNorth Anna Campaign SitesÓ
by John McAnaw. Award: ÒCongratulations Janet GreentreeÓ by
Saundra Cox, for winning 3rd place in CWPTÕs 2009 ÒThen & NowÓ
category in their photo contest. |
Nov.-09 |
ÒThe Maps of Jedediah Hotchkiss at the Library
of CongressÓ by Chuck Mauro; 2. ÒJohn BrownÕs Raid and West PointÓ by Brian McEnany.
Event Support: (a) Centreville Days, and (b) ÒHunter Mill Road Efforts by
BRCWRT Members RewardedÓ by Ken Jones, regarding the dedication of six (6) historical
markers via Jim Lewis, Charlie Balch, Bob Eldridge, Steve Hull, and Tom Evans. |
Dec.-09 Jan.-10 |
Book Corner: ÒLincoln and Douglas: the Debates
that Defined AmericaÓ by Ralph Swanson; 2. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed in
Fairfax County, Pt. IÓ by Chuck Mauro. New
Newsletter Feature: ÒStone Wall to
Accept ÔPaid-ForÕ AdsÓ by Nancy Anwyll. |
Feb.-10 |
ÒSesquicentennial Planning Moves ForwardÓ by
Ed Wenzel. 2. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Pt. IIÓ by
Chuck Mauro; 3. ÒLincolnÕs 200th Year Birthday ExhibitÓ by Chuck Mauro;
4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒCivil War Travels to New York State, Pt. IÓ by Janet
Greentree; 5. AAR: ÒConfederate & Union Fortifications Vicinity, McLeanÕs
FordÓ by John McAnaw. Event Support: (a) ÒHunter Mill Marks Its HistoryÓ by
Chuck Mauro, (b) ÒBristoe Station Needs You!Ó by Becky Super, regarding
bi-monthly guided tours from May thru October. |
Mar.-10 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒNew York State, Pt. IIÓ by Janet
Greentree; 2. Mosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Part IIIÓ by
Chuck Mauro. Event Support: ÒLittle Known Incidents of the civil War Lecture
at Morven ParkÓ via Don Hakenson speaking. |
Apr-10 |
Book Corner: ÒThe Army of TennesseeÓ by Ralph
Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒNew York State, Pt. IIIÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. Mosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Part IVÓ
by Chuck Mauro. Event Support: BRCWRT supports the ÒVolunteers Needed to
Clean Up Civil War Battlefields and Historic SitesÓ by CWPT. |
May-10 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒInside John Wilkes BoothÕs
Boyhood Home - Tudor HallÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒSesquicentennial Planning
UpdateÓ by Ed Wenzel with the Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly) being named the
2012Õ signature event for Fairfax County; 3. Mosby Documentary Being Filmed
in Fairfax County, Part VÓ by Chuck Mauro. |
June-10 July-10 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒEllicott CityÓ by Janet
Greentree; 2. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Part VIÓ by
Chuck Mauro; 3. ÒMike Block Starts Brandy Station BlogÓ by Mike Block. Event
Support: ÓMosby Attacks Annandale Marker DedicationÓ by Janet Greentree. |
Aug.-10 Sept.-10 |
ÒOne, Two, Three Strikes YouÕre Out!Ó by Chuck
Mauro; 2. ÒCivil War Sesquicentennial Brochure Printed; Fairfax Subcommittees
Meet at Frying Pan ParkÓ by Ed Wenzel with significant brochure input by Jim
Lewis, Mark Trbovich, and Ed Wenzel; 3. Book Corner: ÒNothing But Victory: The
Army of Tennessee 1861-1865Ó by Ralph Swanson; 4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒOregon and CaliforniaÓ
by Janet Greentree; 5. ÒSomething for EveryoneÓ by Chuck Mauro; 6. ÒMosby
Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Part VII – The Do OversÓ by
Chuck Mauro. Event Support: (a)Ó Keith Young and John McAnaw Lecture at
BlenheimÓ by Ed Wenzel, (b) Memorial Day Ceremony at Ox Hill Battlefield
ParkÓ by Ed Wenzel; (b) ÒHistorical Marker Dedication at SelecmanÕs
(SnyderÕs) FordÓ with Mark Trbovich as author and keynote speaker, (c) Ancient
Order of Hibernians wreath ceremony at Ox Hill Park with (13) members
attending. |
Oct.-10 |
ÒSesquicentennial Conference Marred by Black Confederate Issue,
Stereotyping, and PoliticsÓ by Ed Wenzel; 2. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed
in Fairfax County, Part VIII – The Magic of the MoviesÓ by Chuck Mauro;
3. New Newsletter Feature: Ò150 Years
Ago: October 1860Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒAWOL in New YorkÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support: (a) ÒVolunteers Cleanup
Ratcliff CemeteryÓ by Mark Knowles, (b) ÒBRCWRT (Raffle) Fundraiser to Help Purchase
10 Sacred Acres of 2nd Manassas Battlefield near Deep Cut,Ó (c) The
Fairfax County History Conference, (d) ÒBattle of Bristoe Station Anniversary
Tours.Ó |
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Nov.-10 |
150 Years Ago: ÒNovember 1860Ó by Nancy
Anwyll; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒOne Lone Civil War General in New MexicoÓ by Janet
Greentree; 3. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Part IX
– Working the Details;Ó 4. AAR: ÒBull Run Railroad Bridge BattlefieldÓ
by John McAnaw. |
Dec.-10 Jan.-11 |
ÒOx Hill Event Planning Begins for 150th
AnniversaryÓ by Ed Wenzel; 2. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax
County, Part X – Milestone ReachedÓ by Chuck Mauro; 2. Book Corner: ÒAn
Honorable defeat, The Last Days of the Confederate GovernmentÓ by Ralph
Swanson; 3. 150 Years Ago: ÒDecember 1860 and January 1861Ó by Nancy Anwyll.
Event Support: Gettysburg Remembrance Day November 2010 Commemorating Abraham
LincolnÕs Visit to Dedication the National CemeteryÓ via several BRCWRT living
history members participating. Award:
ÒHunter Mill Defense League HonoredÓ with and by Steve Hull and Jim
Lewis. |
Feb-11 |
ÒThe U.S. Christian Commission and Its
Gettysburg Chapel: by Tim Duskin; 2. Mosby Documentary Being Filmed in
Fairfax County, Part XI - Planning and Composing a SoundtrackÓ by Chuck Mauro;
2. ÒBrevet Brigadier General William Palmer, USAÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. Book
Corner: ÒWhy The South Lost the Civil WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 4. 150 Years
Ago: ÒFebruary 1861Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 5. Ò150th Meetings and
Planning Continue: by Ed Wenzel. |
Mar-11 |
Discovering the Civil War, Part II:
ConsequencesÓ by Chuck Mauro; 2. ÒPrince William County to Kick Off the
Nationwide Commemoration of the Civil War SesquicentennialÓ via ÒFirst
ManassasÓ by Rob Orrison; 3. 150 Years Ago: ÒMarch 1861Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 4. ÒThe
Electric Map at GettysburgÓ by Tim Duskin; 5. Ms. Rebelle: ÒBack to New York
– One Confederate and One YankeeÓ by Janet Greentree. Award: (a) ÒJohn McAnaw and Ed Wenzel
honoredÓ by Jill Hilliard,
with Life Time Achievement Awards by the Fairfax County History
Commission, (b) The BRCWRT
is now a 501c3 organization. |
Apr-11 |
150 Years Ago: ÒApril 1861Ó by Nancy Anwyll;
2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒFFVs, Stuart's Ride around McClellan, Rooney Less, and Gen.
Williams Carter Wickham, CSAÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. ÒMapping and Charting in
War-Time ConditionsÓ by Lyle Lovell; 4. ÒMembership Survey Results Impact
OperationsÓ by Charlie Balch and Mark Knowles; 5. ÒMosby Documentary Being Filmed in Fairfax County, Part XIIÓ by
Chuck Mauro. Website Update: ÒWeb Site Audio PodcastsÓ now being offered, by
Ken Jones. Award: ÒCivil War Trust Selects the Bull Run
Civil War Round Table as its Round Table of the Year.Ó |
May-11 |
MosbyÕs Combat Operations – June 19th
Premiere in City of FairfaxÓ by Chuck Mauro; 2. 150 Years Ago: ÒMay 1861Ó by
Nancy Anwyll; 3. ÒResident Curator Program Arrives in VirginiaÓ by Mark
Knowles; 4. ÒNatÕl Memorial Day Parade: 150th Anniversary of the
Civil WarÓ by Jason Sickles; 5. ÒVienna to Reenact Secession Vote at
LydeckerÕs (FreemanÕs) StoreÓ by Ed Wenzel; 6. Book Corner: ÒStonewall
Jackson and the American Civil WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 7. Ms. Rebelle: ÒThe
General in the Field & General William McCombÓ by Janet Greentree; 8.
ÒThe Last Full Measure: Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family
CollectionÓ by Chuck Mauro; 9. ÒT.S.C. LoweÕs Observation Flight of 1861Ó by
Tom Crouch; 10. ÒFairfax City to Commemorate & Re-enact ÔSkirmish at
Fairfax C.H. – June 1 & 4, 2011ÕÓ by Ed Wenzel. Event Support: (a) 150th
National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C., (b) Town of ViennaÕs 150th
reenactment of the May 23, 1861 secession vote at LydeckerÕs (Freeman) Store
with Jim Lewis. Note: BRCWRTÕs 20th
Anniversary Meeting. |
June-11 July-11 |
ÒThe Center of the Civil War Universe –
Summer 2011 Prince William County, Manassas, VirginiaÓ by Rob Orrison; 2. 150
Years Ago: ÒJune & July 1861Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 3. ÒThe Death of
EllsworthÓ by Chuck Mauro; 4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒThe Last Three Generals in
Arlington National CemeteryÓ by Janet Greentree; 5. ÒIn Memoriam: Beverly
Jones Regeimbal – May 14, 1926 – May 9, 2011.Ó (Service concluded
by singing ÔDixie). Event Support: (a) ÒBattle of Vienna – A Living
History, Encampment & ReenactmentÓ with Jim Lewis authoring and narrating
as 2K(+) attended, (b) ÒCity of Fairfax 150th ÔSkirmish at Fairfax
Court HouseÕÓ with narration by Don Hakenson, (c) Prince William CountyÕs 150th
First Manassas commemoration, (d) ÒMosby Combat OperationsÓ film premiere. |
Aug.-11 Sept.-11 |
Book Corner: ÒStonewall Jackson and the American Civil
WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 4. 150 Years Ago: ÓAugust & September 1861Ó by
Nancy Anwyll; 5. ÒBlackburnÕs Ford RevisitedÓ by Nicholas Hollis; 6. ÒNew
Discovery Identifies Confederate Battery Position at ViennaÓ by Ed Wenzel; 7.
AAR: (a) ÒFirst Manassas Battlefield Tour, (b) ÓFirst Battle of Manassas
Sesquicentennial AARÓ by Rob Orrison. Event Support: (a) ÒGooding Tavern
Historical Marker DedicatedÓ by John McAnaw, (b) ÒViennaÕs
Civil War WeekendÓ by Brian McEnany via BRCWRT manning a table and Jim Lewis
providing the narration, (c) ÒA Moment of Silence For the Fallen
– Blackburn FordÕs Wreath LayingÓ by Angie Trbovich. |
Oct.-11 |
Book Corner: ÒRise and Fall of the Confederate
GovernmentÓ by Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒWest Point, Orbs &
ConnectionsÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. 150
Years Ago: ÒOctober 1861Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 4. ÒFairfax County 150th
Committee Holds County-Wide Meeting in ChantillyÓ by Ed Wenzel. Event Support:
ÒMcLean Remembers the Civil WarÓ forum. |
Nov.-11 |
150 Years Ago: ÒNovember 1861Ó
by Nancy Anwyll; 2. ÒFairfax 150th Committee Meets to Finalize
Marker PlansÓ by Ed Wenzel; 3. ÒÕLincolnÕs Grand ReviewÕ Is Moved to Fort
McNair; Troops March on November 12Ó by Ed Wenzel; 4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒBoston,
Mount Auburn Cemetery and General ÔBeastÕ ButlerÓ by Janet Greentree. |
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Dec-11 Jan.-12 |
150 Years Ago: ÒDecember 1861
& January 1862Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 2. ÒPrince William – Manassas
Focus on 2012 Events Around Second Manassas CampaignÓ by Rob Orrison; 3. Ms.
Rebelle: ÓGenerals G.K. Warren and Joshua L ChamberlainÓ by Janet Greentree;
4. AAR: ÒLincolnÕs Grand Review Sesquicentennial CommemorationÓ by Brian McEnany.
Event Support: (a) ÒThe BRCWRT Participates in Centreville Day,Ó (b) ÒBRCWRT
Members Participate in and Attend Gettysburg Remembrance Day. |
Feb.-12 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒUnion General Otis HowardÓ by Janet
Greentree; 2. Book Corner: ÒDays of Defiance; Sumter, Secession and the Coming
of the Civil WarÓ by Ralph Swanson; 3; 150
Years Ago: ÒFebruary 1862Ó by Nancy Anwyll; 4.
ÒStafford Civil War Park Site Tour & White Oak Civil War MuseumÓ by
Saundra Cox. |
Mar.-12 |
150 Years Ago: ÒMarch 1862Ó by
Nancy Anwyll; 2. ÒCampaigns of a Non-CombatantÓ by Bob Eldridge; 3. ÒUnusual Burial
Structures at West PointÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support: CWT Annual Park
Clean-Up Day – Bristoe Station Battlefield. |
Apr.-12 |
150 Years Ago: ÒApril 1862Ó by
Nancy Anwyll; 2. ÒBattle of Ox Hill/Chantilly Sesquicentennial Event UpdateÓ
by Paula Elsey; 3. ÒConfederate GeneralÕs Grave Marker to be Rededicated
– April. 22, 2012Ó by Dave Goetz; 4. Ms. Rebelle: ÒTwo New England
Generals with Cedar Creek ConnectionsÓ by Janet Greentree; 5. AAR: (a) ÒStafford
Civil War Park Project & White Oak CW Museum TourÓ by Saundra Cox, (b)
ÒGeneral McClellan Comes to FairfaxÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach. Event Support: ÒNearly
Destroyed GeneralÕs Grave Marker Rededicated April 22, 2012 - General Lunsford
Lindsay Lomax, CSAÓ by Dave Goetz. Award:
Jim Lewis is honored by the Town of Vienna for volunteerism, historical
contributions and tours of the town. |
May-12 |
ÒA Heart for Locating Missing Soldiers of the
Civil WarÓ by Carol Kaltenbaugh; 2. Book Corner: ÒDonnybrook: The Battle of
Bull Run, 1861Ó by Ralph Swanson; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒPetersburgÓ by Janet
Greentree; 3. AAR: ÒTour of Wolf Run Shoals and VicinityÓ by John McAnaw. Event
Support: (a) ÒHistory Marked on Lawyers Road in ViennaÓ by Charlie Balch, (b)
ÒGen. Lunsford Lindsay Lomax, CSA Marker Rededication.Ó |
June-12 July-12 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒLittle Billy MahoneÓ by Janet
Greentree; 2. ÒCivil War Exhibits in Oklahoma City MuseumÓ by Tim Duskin; 3. ÒMissing
Soldiers of the Civil WarÓ by Carol Kaltenbaugh; 4. Book Corner: ÒDonnybrook:
The Battle of Bull Run 1861Ó by Ralph Swanson; 5. ÒPetersburgÓ by Janet
Greentree; 6. ÒBRCWRT to Give $1,000 ScholarshipÓ by Nancy Anwyll. Event Support:
(a) Centreville Regional Library Turn 20Ó by Ken Jones, (b) ÓBlenheim Civil
War Days,Ó (c) Mount Defiance Historic Preservation EventÓ by Jill Hilliard. |
Aug.-12 Sept.-12 |
Book Corner: ÒShiloh 1862Ó by Ralph Swanson;
2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒGathering of EaglesÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒEd WenzelÕs Chronology of Fairfax
Civil War EventsÓ by Charlie Balch; 3. Raffle of John Paul StrainÕs print,
ÒThompsonÕs Station, Tennessee, March 5, 1863;Ó 4. ÒLong Forgotten - Alabama
Cemetery Dedicated at Bristoe Station Battlefield ParkÓ by Rob Orrison; 5. AAR:
(a) ÒBattle of GainesÕ Mill, Glendale & Malvern HillÓ by Kevin Anastas, (b)
Fort Evans & Balls BluffÓ by John De Pue. Award: ÒEd Wenzel Receives
CWT Preservation AwardÓ by Nancy Anwyll. |
Oct.-12 |
Ò150th Anniversary of St Mary's Church and
Clara BartonÓ by John Murphy; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒOx Hill/Chantilly GeneralsÓ by
Janet Greentree; 3. AAR: ÒAntietam: The Bloodiest Day.Ó Event Support: (a) ÒDedication
of the Alabama Cemetery at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage ParkÓ by
Charlie Balch, (b) ÒTexas Memorial Dedication at MNBP,Ó (c) Ò150th
Commemoration of the Battle of Ox HillÓ by Charlie Balch and Jim Lewis, (d)
Ò150th Anniversary Remembrance of the Events at St. Mary of
Sorrows ChurchÓ by John Murphy, (e) Ò150th Commemoration of the
Evacuation of Union Wounded from Fairfax StationÓ by Ron Beavers. |
Nov.-12 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒCaptain/Brevet Lt. Colonel Myles
KeoghÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. Book Corner: ÒThe Long Road to Antietam: How
the Civil War became RevolutionÓ by Ralph Swanson; 3. ÒSteam Boating on the
MississippiÓ by Bob Eldridge. Event Support: (a) ÒSt. JohnÕs Episcopal Church
Civil War Trails Marker Dedication – Centreville DayÓ by Patrick Lennon,
(b) ÒAnnual Fairfax County History ConferenceÓ with Chuck Mauro presenting. |
Dec.-12 Jan.-13 |
ÒMeet our New Stone Wall Editor Nadine MironchukÓ by
Saundra Cox; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒMontanaÓ by Janet
Greentree. Event Support: ÒFlint Hill Cemetery CWT Marker Dedication and
IlluminationÓ by Brian McEnany. |
Feb.-13 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒKIA – Two Confederate Generals
Who Died too YoungÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. Book Corner: ÒLincolnÕs
Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in AmericaÓ by Ralph Swanson; 3.
ÒThe Civil War And American ArtÓ by Chuck Mauro; 4. ÒUpdate: The Electric Map
of The Battle of GettysburgÓ by Tim Duskin. |
Mar.-13 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒThe Angle of Marye's Heights
– Richard Rowland KirklandÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒCivil War Book
Titles to Look for As We Await SpringÓ by Nadine Mironchuk; 3. ÒTry These
Civil War Blogs & Sites.Ó |
Apr-13 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒConfederate General Joseph Brevard
KershawÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support: (a) ÒMosbyÕs Raid on Fairfax
Court HouseÓ by Janet Greentree, with narration by Don Hakenson, (b) ÒTwo
from U.S.S. Monitor Crew Buried with Honors at ArlingtonÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach,
(c) ÒBRCWRT Members Enjoy Stafford Civil War Park Grand Opening PreviewÓ by
Saundra Cox, which BRCWRT also aided financially. |
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May-13 |
ÒGreen Mountain Boys of the 2nd Vermont
BrigadeÓ by Brian McEnany; 2. Book Corner: ÒCivil War Wood-workingÓ by Ralph
Swanson; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒCharlestonÓ by Janet Greentree; 4. ÒDigital Public
Library of America Launched.Ó Event Support: ÒHelp to Fully Restore Colvin
Run Mill.Ó Members supporting as itÕs a local finalist in the web-based contest
co-sponsored by the NatÕl Trust for Historic Preservation and American
Express. |
June-13 July-13 |
Book Corner: Steven Sears ÒGettysburgÓ by
Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒMyles Keogh, William Seward & MeÓ by Janet
Greentree; 3. ÒWest Springfield
Senior (Taylor Hayes McConnell) Wins (First) BRCWRT ScholarshipÓ by Nancy
Anwyll. Event Support; (a) ÒStafford Civil War Park Grand OpeningÓ by Saundra
Cox, (b) ÒBRCWRT Folks at Chancellorsville 150th Ò by Gwen
Wyttenbach. |
Aug-13 Sept.-13 |
Book Corner: ÒLee and Longstreet at GettysburgÓ
by Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒCharleston: Pt. IIÓ by Janet Greentree; 3.
ÒThe 150th Anniversary of the Battle of GettysburgÓ by Tim Duskin;
4. ÒTours, Living History, Music and National Historians Highlight the Battle
of Bristoe Station 150th AnniversaryÓ by Rob Orrison; 5. AAR: ÒThe
Gettysburg 150th TourÓ by Brian McEnany. |
Oct.
-13 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒMaj. Gen. J.K.F. Mansfield; One
of Six Generals Killed at AntietamÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒCamp LettermanÓ
by Tim Duskin. Event Support: ÒMosby
Rides Again in Rose Hill Raid 150th by Gwen Wyttenbach. |
Nov.-13 |
ÒReports from Gettysburg ÔBattlefield:ÕÓ (a)
ÒNew Effort for Casino at Gettysburg,Ó (b) ÒThe Gettysburg Electric Map in
HanoverÓ by Tim Duskin; 2. ÒColorado and Wyoming Civil War ConnectionsÓ by
Janet Greentree. |
Dec.-13 Jan.-14 |
Book Corner: ÒThe Gettysburg Nobody KnowsÓ by
Ralph Swanson; 2. ÒBattlefield Deer ProblemsÓ by Tim Duskin; 3. Ms. Rebelle:ÓWyoming
– More Civil War ConnectionsÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support: (a) Ò2013
Gettysburg Remembrance Day ParadeÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach, (b) Ò150th
Anniversary Battle of Station CommemorationÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach. Website Update: BRCWRT Facebook Page is inaugurated. |
Feb.-14 |
ÒNorthern Press Reports Rebels Routed at Bull
RunÓ by Randy Ferryman; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒWyoming - More Civil War ConnectionsÓ
by Janet Greentree; 3. ÒOn the Edge of HistoryÓ by Chuck Mauro. |
Mar.-14 |
Book Corner: ÒGrant and Lee: The Va. Campaigns
1864-65Ó by Ralph Swanson; 2. ÒShermanÓ by Janet Greentree. |
Apr.-14 |
ÒInstallation of CWT ÔWolf Run ShoalsÕ MarkerÓ
by Brian McEnany; 2. ÒCivil War: Untold StoryÓ PBS by Sam Laudenslager; 3.
Ms. Rebelle: ÒTiger General John McCausland, the Unreconstructed RebelÓ by
Janet Greentree. |
May-14 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒUnion General John F. HartranftÓ by Janet Greentree; 2.
ÒNOAA Says Ship Remains May be Those of Seized Steamer ÔThe PlanterÕÓ by
Bruce Terrell; 3. ÒSpindle Place – a Hidden Gem of HistoryÓ by Nadine
Mironchuk. Event Support: ÒHistoric Blenheim for Fairfax Civil War DayÓ by
Gwen Wyttenbach. |
June-14 July-14 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒConnections from Fredericksburg to
SavannahÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒScholarship
Winner AnnouncedÓ by Nancy Anwyll – Ms. Caroline Howard (Osbourn Park
H.S.); 3. Ò150th Anniversary of the Battle of New MarketÓ by Tim
Duskin; 4. Book Corner: ÒThe Sable Arm: Black
Troops in the Union Army, 1861-1865Ó by Ralph Swanson; 5. ÒBest Keep Secret
in Fax Co. (Wolf Run Shoals)Ó by Brian McEnany; 6. AAR: ÒWilderness
Battlefield TourÓ by John De Pue. Event Support: ÒMarker Dedication at ÔMerrybrookÕÓ
by Gwen Wyttenbach. |
Aug.-14 Sept.-14 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒLunch with Fitzhugh LeeÓ by
Janet Greentree; 2. ÒJohn Mosby: An Historic GuestÓ by Debbie Waugh; 3. Scholarship
winner Ms. Caroline Howard speaks at BRCWRT meeting. Event Support: ÒThe Best
Kept Secret in Fairfax County – Civil War Trails Marker Dedication at
Wolf Run ShoalsÓ by Brian McEnany. |
Oct.-14 |
Book Corner: ÒThe Last Citadel: Petersburg,
Virginia, June 1864-April 1865Ó by Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒAlonzo H.
Cushing: by Janet Greentree; 3. ÒOfficial Records of the Union & Confederate
Navies Now Digitized; 4. AAR: ÒPotomac Blockade Tour a Great RideÓ by Janet
Greentree. Event Support: ÒManassas CW Weekend Enjoyed by All –
Especially BRCWRT Members.Ó |
Nov.-14 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒFinding my RootsÓ by Janet
Greentree. Event Support: (a) ÒBRCWRT Members are ÔFront RowÕ for Cedar Creek
150thÕÓ by Gwen
Wyttenbach, (b) ÒFields of Fire Marker Dedication Another Great
Accomplishment in PreservationÓ by Janet Greentree. |
Dec.-14 Jan.-15 |
Book Corner: ÒThe ConfederacyÕs Last
Hurrah-Spring Hill, Franklin and NashvilleÓ by Ralph Swanson; 2. ÒCBS News
Sunday Morning Visits the Ox Hill Battlefield; Air Ten Seconds of VideotapeÓ
by Ed Wenzel; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒMaj. Gen. Joseph HookerÓ by Janet Greentree;
4. ÒThe Launch of the 2015 BRCWRT Scholarship is UnderwayÓ by Nancy Anwyll;
5. Map of ÒBRCWRT MembersÓ home locations by Kim Brace. Event Support: ÒThe 10th Annual Fairfax County
History ConferenceÓ by Nancy Olds. |
Feb.-15 |
Book Corner: ÒAshes of Glory, Richmond at WarÓ
by Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒBrig. Gen. Lewis Addison Armistead, CSAÓ
by Janet Greentree. Event Support: (a) ÒLee-Jackson-Maury Birthday
CommemorationÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach, (b) ÒRescuing General StuartÓ via Stuart-Mosby
Historical Society of Centreville, VA. |
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Articles & Event Support |
Mar.-15 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒUnion Major General Charles
Carroll WalcuttÓ by Janet Greentree; 2. ÒDid a British Clairvoyant Warn
Abraham Lincoln About His Assassination?Ó 3. ÒRemembering JEB StuartÓ by Carl
Sell, Jr. |
Apr.-15 |
Book Corner: ÒTwenty DaysÓ by Ralph Swanson;
2. ÒPopular History Professor Dr. Charles Poland Retiring – Will Give
NVCCÕs Prestigious Legacy LectureÓ by E.B. Vandiver III; 3. Meet: ÒTim
DuskinÓ by E.B. Vandiver III; 4. ÒÕFairfax SceneÕ BRCWRT Member, Featured
Video on MosbyÓ with Don Hakenson; 5. AAR: ÒBRCWRT Members Walk in Footsteps
of History at Wolf Run Shoals (Dec. 1862-Apr 1865)Ó by Gwen Wyttenbach. |
May-15 |
Ms. Rebelle: ÒGen. A.P. HillÓ by Janet
Greentree; 2. ÒRecalling Dedication of Stuart Statue - Needing CareÓ by Carl
Sell, Jr.; 3. AAR: ÒPamplin Park: Petersburg BreakthroughÓ by Rob
Orrison. Event Support: (a) ÒBRCWRT Members Attend Surrender at AppomattoxÓ
by Gwen Wyttenbach, (b) ÒAfter the WarÓ Manassas symposium. |
June-15 July-15 |
BRCWRT announces and solicits membership to
respond to a post-Sesquicentennial Round Table Survey; Ms. Rebelle: ÒUnion
Gen. Johann August Ernst von WillichÓ by Janet Greentree. Award: ÒJohn McAnaw honored at Celebrate
Fairfax! SaluteÓ by Ed Wenzel. |
Aug.-15 Sept.-15 |
Book Corner: ÒManhunt: The 12-Day Chase for
LincolnÕs KillerÓ by Ralph Swanson; 2. ÒSuccessful 2015 Member Survey ReturnsÓ
by Charlie Balch and Mark Knowles; 3. Ms. Rebelle: ÒGen. William Dorsey
Pender, CSAÓ By Janet Greentree. Even Support: ÒFamily, Friends Remember
Brian C. PohankaÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach. |
Oct.-15 |
Book Corner: ÒTravellerÓ by Ralph Swanson; 2.
ÒBRCWRT Library of Congress ÔBehind the ScenesÕ TourÓ by Kim Brace; 3. Ms.
Rebelle: ÒBrig. Gen. Richard Brooke Garnett, CSAÓ by Janet Greentree; 4.
ÒCivil War Field Trips – in IndianaÓ by E.B. Vandiver III. |
Nov.-15 |
Books to Look For: ÒWhatÕs New in Civil War
ReadingÓ by Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒMajor General Israel Bush
Richardson, USAÓ by Janet Greentree. Event Support: ÒBRCWRT Members Attend Ox
Hill CommemorationÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach, Ed Wenzel and Chuck Mauro. |
Dec.-15 Jan.-16 |
Meet: ÒJanet GreentreeÓ by E.B. Vandiver III,
2. Winner of the Raffle – Bob HickeyÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach; 3. Ms.
Rebelle: ÒMajor General Philip St. George Cooke, USAÓ by Janet Greentree.Ó
Event Support: ÒBRCWRT Members Attend/Exhibit at Fairfax County History
ConferenceÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach. |
Feb.-16 |
Book Corner: ÒLincoln in His Own WordsÓ by
Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒAlexander Swift ÔSandieÕ PendletonÕÓ by Janet
Greentree; 3. ÒBRCWRT Anniversary Program AnnouncedÓ by the 25th Anniversary
Committee; 4.BRCWRT member Gregory P. WilsonÕs book ÒPrivate John S. Mosby,
First Virginia CavalryÓ by Gwen Wyttenbach; 5. ÒThe Importance of Pontoon
Bridges during the War Between the StatesÓ by Bryan Holtzer. Award: ÒBRCWRTÕs Youngest Member, Bryan
Holtzer (age 7) Wins Essay Contest.Ó |
Mar.-16 |
Book Corner: ÒReconstruction, AmericaÕs
Unfinished Revolution: 1863-1877Ó by Ralph Swanson; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒGen.
Edward Porter Alexander, CSAÓ by Janet Greentree; 3. Meet: ÒEd(ward) Thomas
WenzelÓ by E.B.Vandiver III. |
Apr.-16 |
ÒWhen Centreville Troubled Gen. JacksonÓ by
Karl Reiner; 2. Ms. Rebelle: ÒGen. Wesley Merritt – Boy GeneralÓ by
Janet Greentree; 3. ÒCaptain Andrew Cowan at Gettysburg – and AfterÓ by
Tim Duskin; 4. ÒScholarship Winner AnnouncedÓ by Nancy Anwyll – Ms.
Brooke Roberts (Robinson High School). Award:
ÒJim Lewis to be named ÔLord FairfaxÕ by the FCBOS June 7.Ó |
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type identifies significant Ôfirsts,Õ milestones, or member recognition. |