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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

 

 

Month

                                                    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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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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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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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.

 

 

 

 

Month

                                                    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.

 

 

 

Month

                                                    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.

 

 

Month

                                                    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.

Month

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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

 

 

 


Month

                                                    Articles & Event Support

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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                                                    Articles & Event Support

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.

 

 

 


Month

                                                    Articles & Event Support

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.


Month

                                                    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

* Bold type identifies significant Ôfirsts,Õ milestones, or member recognition.