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Captain E. A. Bowen, Part 4; A Visit to Culpeper

This is the fourth and last post in a series on the service of Captain Erwin Ambrose Bowen of the 28th New York Volunteers and the 151st New York Volunteers.  We are grateful to Mary Z. Robinson for sharing her ancestor’s story with us.

Introduction

     Presented here is the narrative of Harry Bowen, the youngest son of Captain Erwin Bowen, Co. D, 28th New York Volunteers.  Harry attended the 1902 40th reunion of the regiment at Culpeper, VA, and the  dedication of the 28th NY monument in the Culpeper National Cemetery. This document was in the collection of Lon Lacy, received from Capt. Bowen’s descendant, Mary Z. Robinson, in 2012 at the 150th anniversary of the battle. Continue reading “Captain E. A. Bowen, Part 4; A Visit to Culpeper”

2022 160th Anniversary Event; 1st day pictures.

Many people turned out for Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield’s first day of activities commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the battle.  The weekend event lasts two days.  Here are some pictures from day 1.

Culpeper Sheriff's Dept assists with traffic
Cars fill the parking area early in the morning while Sheriff’s Dept conducts traffic.
A variety of Civil War period Sutler’s were on hand to sell their wares to the general public.
The Culpeper History Museum was represented at the Information tent, along with authors, programs and souvenirs for sale.

Spectators gather to watch the battle re-enactment.
The Confederates prepare for action.
The Battle begins.
Noted historian Greg Mertz narrates the action as it develops.
Union forces opposing the Confederates top the hill.
The boys in blue advance.
A captive audience watches.
The action moves out of the woods into open ground.
The field was full of spectators.
A poised observer.
The event was well attended.
The Confederates hold the field in the end.
A parting shot.