The proposed Greenwood solar project compromises the integrity of FCMB’s federally funded Rapidan Front Landscape Study. This article written by Clint Schemmer was published in the Culpeper Star Exponent on May 6, 2020. Continue reading “Culpeper Star Exponent: Cedar Mountain group asks Culpeper to delay Greenwood solar project”
Latest Posts
Historic photo donated to Friends of Cedar Mountain
We are grateful to local historian Clark B. Hall for his donation of a photo documenting President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1902 visit to Cedar Mountain Battlefield.
Journalist Clint Schemmer contributed an article about the gift in the February 12, 2020 edition of the Culpeper Star Exponent. Continue reading “Historic photo donated to Friends of Cedar Mountain”
On Reverend Philip Slaughter’s Property, “The Shelf”
This is the 4th & last installment of a series of four memorable tours given at Cedar Mountain Battlefield in 2019. Links to the previous 3 tour reports can be found at the end of this post. Continue reading “On Reverend Philip Slaughter’s Property, “The Shelf””
Virginians: Please contact your legislators to support battlefield preservation legislation
In its current session, the Virginia General Assembly is currently considering several amendments to the proposed 2020-2022 state budget that are of vital importance to battlefield preservation in the Old Dominion.
If you live in Virginia, please visit the link below to call your state legislators and express support for:
- Increasing funding dedicated to supporting the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund
- Amendments that would direct the state to fund creation of a Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain State Park. Creation of this park would help highlight the rich Civil War history in Culpeper County and bring increased numbers of visitors to enjoy not only heritage tourism, but all that Culpeper County has to offer in lodging, dining, shopping, recreation, special events and more.
Please visit battlefields.org/call
31st Virginia at Cedar Mountain
This is the 3rd installment of a series of four memorable tours given at Cedar Mountain Battlefield in 2019. A descendant’s interest in his ancestor prompts a guided tour focusing on the 31st Virginia. Continue reading “31st Virginia at Cedar Mountain”
Lon Lacey, a remembrance
FCMB Board Member Lon Lacey passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019. He was 84. This remembrance was contributed by Michael Block, Vice President, Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield. Continue reading “Lon Lacey, a remembrance”
The 27th Indiana Volunteers at Cedar Mountain
This is the 2nd installment of our look at four memorable tours given at Cedar Mountain in 2019. A descendant’s interest in his ancestor’s experience at Cedar Mountain leads to a guided tour focusing on the 27th Indiana.
Continue reading “The 27th Indiana Volunteers at Cedar Mountain”
Culpeper Battlefields: A Preservation Roadmap
Some Memorable Moments from the 2019 Tour Season
The first in a series of four reports documenting some of the highlights from a busy tour season in 2019. This installment documents the return of Adjutant Charles Sprout’s sword to Cedar Mountain Battlefield. Continue reading “Some Memorable Moments from the 2019 Tour Season”
Dedication of the 28th New York Monument at Culpeper National Cemetery
In the relics room at the Friends of Cedar Mountain meeting house, there hangs a laminated newspaper. It is an original edition of the Culpeper Enterprise, dated August 15, 1902. The dedication of the 28th New York Monument in the Culpeper National Cemetery is the subject of the entire issue. Thinking it might be of interest to our visitors, I transcribed the paper and post it here. Continue reading “Dedication of the 28th New York Monument at Culpeper National Cemetery”