The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park will host Civil War author Sarah Kay Bierle for a presentation on her new book, “Glorious Courage: John Pelham in the Civil War.”
Confederate artillerist John Pelham fought many of his most famous battles outside the Shenandoah Valley, but some of the pivotal moments of his military experiences started in this key Virginia location. From 1861 until his death in 1863, Pelham commanded the Stuart Horse Artillery. His gallops in and out of the Shenandoah Valley give opportunity to explore regional history within biographical and Civil War artillery stories.
Bierle will present on the bustling days of 1861 as Pelham arrived in Harpers Ferry, just weeks after leaving West Point. She will also note the turning of the seasons and examine two important military movements that launched from the Shenandoah Valley: the Chambersburg Raid of 1862 and the Loudoun Valley Campaign. Then she will consider if the Shenandoah Valley was the backdrop for young Pelham and serious romance.
A discounted admission rate of $8 per adult is only available to those that have preregistered, a nonrefundable payment due at time of registration. Registration is open until Aug. 8, and can be made by calling (540) 740-3101 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. The regular admission rate of $12 per adult is available to those who do not pre-register.
Registration can also be made via email at nmbshp@ vmi.edumailto:aarons civlwartravels1861@yahoo. com.
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