Let’s journey through history as we uncover the extraordinary tale of the Battle of Philippi in West Virginia. Amidst the turmoil of the Civil War's first land battle, a remarkable figure emerged...
Category - Civil War Research
The Shot Heard in Philippi
Let's delve into how a single mother's gunshot catalyzed the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Discover the sequence of events that led thousands of Union and Confederate troops to...
Shadowed Valor: The Georgetown Raid of July 1863
Step back in time to 1863 and explore the captivating tale of Georgetown's historic raid. Discover how Confederate raiders, led by the Morgan brothers, descended upon the town in a quest for...