• The Battle of McDowell, Virginia was fought on this date of May 8, 1862 as a part of Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign. Two brigades of Union [...]

  150 Years Ago Today – Battle of McDowell

  May 8, 2012
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  150 Years Ago Today – The Battle of Williamsburg

  May 5, 2012
• On this date — May 1, 1862 – General Benjamin F. Butler assumed command and occupation of the City of New Orleans. This was no small task [...]

  150 Years Ago Today: Occupation of New Orleans by Benjamin Butler

  May 1, 2012