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Fridays at the Front: Waynesboro

The Last Fight in the Shenandoah:  The Battle of Waynesboro

A car caravan tour of sites related to the March 2, 1865, battle, the last Civil War battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley.  A smaller battle with a big impact, it was site of Jubal Early’s “last stand,” saw the destruction of the last significant Confederate force in the Valley, and allowed Philip Sheridan and his troops to head east to play pivotal roles in the Appomattox campaign.  Tour led by Richard Williams, historian and author of The Battle of Waynebsoro and SVBF CEO Keven Walker.

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An Overview of the Battle of New Market

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August 1

History of the old Frederick County Courthouse