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The years 2011 through 2015 mark the 150th
anniversary (or sesquicentennial) of the American Civil War.
To help commemorate this anniversary, municipalities throughout Virginia have appointed
sesquicentennial committees to help organize local events. Charlotte County's Sesquicentennial Committee has a number of activities planned that will focus on local participation in the Civil War. In accordance with the intent of the state's Sesquicentennial Commission, it is our hope that these events will be meaningful to our citizens, will portray a fair and balanced picture of the Civil War and will help create a renewed interest in local history. |
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LOCAL EVENTS |
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| Civil War 150th Community Forum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Monday, April 16, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Southside Virginia Community College John H. Daniel Campus 200 Daniel Road Keysville, VA |
Everyone is invited to come learn about the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Prominent local educators and historians will discuss the significance and impact of the Civil War and the purpose of the commemoration. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte County Sesquicentennial Committee. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Charlotte County Presents the Civil War 150th HistoryMobile | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3, 2012 Friday - 10 am to 6 pm Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm Charlotte County Administration Building 250 LeGrande Avenue Charlotte Court House, VA | History is rolling into Charlotte County! The HistoryMobile, an expandable 78-foot tractor-trailer, uses state-of-the-art technology and immersive exhibit spaces to present individual stories of the Civil War and Emancipation. The HistoryMobile is open to to the public and admission is free. For more information about the HistoryMobile and other Civil War 150th events please visit www.virginiacivilwar.org. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Staunton River Battlefield State Park | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Located at 1035 Fort Hill Drive in
Randolph, this is the site where the
Battle of Staunton River Bridge took place on June 25,
1864. A rag tag group of Confederate old men and boys
beat the odds and held a bridge of strategic importance
to General Lee's army, which was under siege in
Petersburg. The park features two visitor centers,
battlefield exhibits, earthworks, walking trails and native
American artifacts. Telephone: (434) 454-4312 Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/stb.shtml |
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| Wilson-Kautz Raid Driving Tour | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| In the summer of 1864 Union cavalry divisions led by General James H. Wilson and General August V. Kautz moved through central and southside Virginia destroying railroad track in hopes of cutting off General Robert E. Lee's supply line to Petersburg. The Wilson-Kautz Raid Driving Tour traces the path of these Union cavalrymen across ten counties. An interpretive marker is located at each site along the trail. For a trail map & a list of trail sites please visit the Civil War Traveler website. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Statewide Sesquicentennial event calendar, educational information & more Civil War Traveler Maps of Civil War sites in 28 states, events calendars, podcasts, and driving tours Library of Congress Legacy Project Digital collection of Civil War related documents obtained through the CW 150 Legacy Project |
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE |
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For more information about the activities of the Charlotte County Sesquicentennial Committee contact the County Administration Office at (434) 542-5117. |
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