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Civil War Hikes: Antietam Battlefield Hike: The Cornfield and Bloody Lane
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Saturday, May 7, 2011. Antietam Battlefield Hike: The Cornfield and Bloody Lane. Location: Antietam National Battlefield, Washington County MD. Battle Maps: The Cornfield,. Climb to the top of the observation tower to get a sweeping view of the battlefield. From the top, it is easy to see the famous landmarks that were fought over on September 17th and how the contours of the land shaped the battle. Take your time, enjoy the views and then leave the observation tower and retrace your steps back a...Frede...
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Civil War Hikes: Malvern Hill Battlefield Hike
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Monday, January 3, 2011. Malvern Hill Battlefield Hike. Location: Richmond National Military Park, Henrico County VA. Miles: 1.5 Miles. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. After pasting more Union artillery and the West house, the trail bears left. Across this field, Confederate Maj. Gen. D.H. Hill’s men attacked and were repulsed by a heavy artillery barrage and Union Brig. Gen Darius N. Couch’s Division who rushed out from behind the cannons to stop the Confederates. The trail now enters the woods behind the...
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Civil War Hikes: Gettysburg Battlefield Hike: Day 1
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Sunday, December 26, 2010. Gettysburg Battlefield Hike: Day 1. Location: Gettysburg National Military Park, Adams County PA. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Battle Maps: Morning fight for McPherson Ridge. And Rhodes attacks Oak Ridge. And Attack at Barlow's Knoll. There are not many hiking trails on this part of the battlefield. Bear left onto the road at the 7th Wisconsin monument. Here the road turns into Stone Avenue and you will see the statue of John Burns on your right. This 70 year old took ...Conti...
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Civil War Hikes: Shiloh Battlefield Hike
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Sunday, February 13, 2011. Location: Shiloh National Military Park, Hardin County TN. Battle Map: April 6th Battle Map. And April 7th Battle Map. Turn right on Hamburg-Purdy Road and follow it past Confederate Road. You will soon walk past a large field to your left that is Review Field. This field saw major fighting on April 7th, as Union Brig. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut’s Division attacked the Confederate line along the road. Retrace your steps and turn right on Hamburg-Savannah Road and follow it until y...
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Civil War Hikes: Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield Hike
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield Hike. Location: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Spotsylvania County VA. Length: 5.5 Miles. Battle Maps: May 10th Battle Map. And May 12th Battle Map. Follow the hiking trail across Brock Road towards Laurel Hill. This area saw the first fighting on May 8th. It was in these fields that the Maryland Brigade dashed towards the Confederate defenses that were located at the tree line in front of you. Continue on the ...