- Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield

On the blazing hot afternoon of August 9, 1862 a few miles south of Culpeper, Virginia, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson led his troops into battle against Nathaniel Banks’ corps of John Pope’s new Army of Virginia. Over 3,000 men were killed or wounded that afternoon and evening in the shadow of Cedar Mountain during the deadliest day in Culpeper’s history. Culpeper’s native son, Major General A. P. Hill, sealed the Confederate victory when his division re-formed Jackson’s crumbled line and led the charge that turned the tide of the battle.

For Hill and the other Culpeper men engaged, this was a personal battle to liberate their homes, friends, and family from the Union occupation. Today, local citizens are coming together to ensure that this battle and the valor displayed by both armies will never be forgotten.

Our family visit to this battlefield was a fitting conclusion to our journey. We first visited the gravesite of my great-great grandfather at Culpeper National Cemetery. George M Cook of the 28 NY Infantry was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cedar Mt on Aug. 9, 1862. The cemetery and battlefield are preserved in a respectful manner that gave our family a great sense of belonging to this historic moment in our country’s story.
David J. Sampson
Wonderfully preserved battlefield, the landscape permits a rare chance to see much of what the brave soldiers from both north and south saw. A perfect chance to walk in their footsteps. A must visit.
Mike Scheibe
Loved the small tour size (5 people) ! This was one of the main reasons I chose a Museum Pleu Tour.
Teresa Barrett

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