Virginia Battalion Guardians of the James River Program at the Isle of Wight County Museum

"Virginia Battalion: Guardians of the James River" Program at the Isle of Wight County Museum


103 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430


Saturday, July 27, 2019
10:00am - 12:00am

The 5th Virginia Battalion manned heavy guns in earthen emplacements on Mulberry Island and Fort Huger from mid-June 1861 to mid-May 1862 to check the James River Blockading Squadron from reaching Deep Water Shoals on the water course to Richmond. This lecture will highlight the details of their role during the Civil War.

For further information call 757.356.1223.

 


Admission
Free

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Virginia Battalion Guardians of the James River Program at the Isle of Wight County Museum