147th Anniversary of the
Raid on
Guyandotte, Va., (WV).
See civilians and children
participate with the re-enactors. Period clothing a
must if you plan to participate.
During November of 1861, the sleepy southern
town of Guyandotte was firmly in Union hands when history was made on
these very streets. Confederate raiders struck suddenly,
capturing the Garrison and returning the village to the dominion of the
Stars and Bars; however the conquest was short-lived, the Confederates
leaving town the next morning with their Richmond-bound prisoners in
tow. Union liberators returned soon after and took their
vengeance. By nightfall, two-thirds of the village had burned to
the ground. Enjoy more about this by
clicking the Tragic Fate link.
Battle
Scenarios All Day Saturday and Sunday!
Using
this Web Site
Additional links under the following:
Tragic
Fate: More information about Guyandotte during
the time period, such as old newspaper articles from 1861.
WV History: More
information on Regiments, Companies, etc.
WV CW Sites: More
information about WV and civil war related places to visit, including
Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, WV.
WV CW Ancestor:
General information to WV State Civil War archives and other links
which may help you in searching your civil war heritage.
PDFs: Where indicated: for
complete past CW Programs 04 thru 06 packed with additional info and
pictures;
44 pages ea. and our Advertising Rates click on the FORMS link.
Area Businesses:
Dining, Shopping and Service Businesses to our local
Guyandotte/Huntington,
WV area.
WV Fun Facts: About
West Virginia, things you don’t know.
Kids Stuff:
Interesting lesson plan, books and more for kids.
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Dedication
This web site is dedicated to the honor and memory of the Civil War soldiers, sailors, and marines of the great state of West Virginia and all soldiers serving around the world today in this year 2007.
From the Web page designer, I am so very proud of our
state, our people and our heritage. Like most young people born and
raised here, I spent my life to move away, only to spend the rest of my
life to return home to my mountains, my family and our great state of
West Virginia.
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