Battles

Published: 2/6/12

Voice from the Past: “We Had Held Out for Over Two”

The following is Captain Jesse Taylor’s recollection of the Confederate defense of Fort Henry on February 6, 1862. …Arriving at the fort, I was convinced by a glance at its...

Published: 12/20/11

Voices from the Past: The Battle of Dranesville

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Dranesville, Virginia. While a small encounter by modern standards, at the time—December 1861—the battle made headlines and captured civilian attention. The...