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A. Arter Letters- Fort Pocahontas

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The New Arter Letter 3. Original Arter Letter 3 PDF. I recently acquired the text for this letter through email from a very nice. Person who realized that this letter was the companion letter. To the first Arter letter. It has some tremendous implications. It tells of. How the black troops were given full honors after their victories. And how they were respected by the white troops. It also reports that the. USCT soldiers used Fort Pillow as a battle cry and massacred. Headquarters June 19th 18-. The cou...

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A. Arter Letters- Fort Pocahontas

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The story that was told to me of how my parents came into possession of these two letters is quite interesting. My father, Harrison Tyler, was sitting on the porch of Lyon's Den in the summer of 1980. If anybody can find anything about A. Arter or G. M. Arter, please call Kay Tyler at (804) 829-5377 and tell us what you have found out. Anyway, we want our brass kettle back! Original Arter Letter 1 PDF. From G. M Arter - Hanover Feb. 20 - 19. To Geo. Sullivan - Dear Sir. Original Arter Letter 2 PDF.

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Architecture of Fort Pocahontas - Black history during the Civil War

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The resemblance between the engineer who originally drew Fort Pocahontas in 1864, Major General Godfrey Weitzel. On the left), and his grand nephew, Joe Funk (on the right) in 1999 is amazing. Joe Funk attends the reeactments each year as the Event Coordinator. When you look at a photograph of his great-uncle and then you look at Joe in full uniform, it will give you the goose bumps! You can email Joe Funk at gweitzel@fortpocahontas.org. This map was drawn by Major General Godfrey Weitzel.

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The Battlesite at Fort Pocahontas - Black history during the Civil War

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The USCTs proved their mettle against General Fitzhugh Lee and his Confederate cavalry. About 20 Union USCT troops and nearly 100 Confederates were killed, wounded or captured in the action.

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Tours of Fort Pocahontas - Black history during the Civil War

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Tour Information for Fort Pocahontas. Reenactments are held annually in May. Year round for group tours, by appointment, reenactment held each May. Group tours by appointment for 10 people or more. To reserve a tour for your group or for further information, call (804) 829-9722 or email fortp@sherwoodforest.org. Mitch Bowman, executive director of Civil War Trails. Speaking at the 2001 reenactment.

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Tours of Fort Pocahontas - Black history during the Civil War

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2014 Site Rental Fees and Guidelines. Weddings and Corporate Dinners are held year-round at Fort Pocahontas. Fort Pocahontas is available as a rental site for:. Dinners Association and Business Meetings. CORPORATE DINNERS * WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS * FORMAL PARTIES. Museum House with patio ( 1000 sq. ft). Reception prices do not include table, chairs, tenting or other equipment needed for serving event. Ceremony area (50-200) for up to one hour service and one hour for rehearsal. Linens must be appropriate ...

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About Sherwood Forest Plantation - Home of President John Tyler

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More About Sherwood Forest and John Tyler. Sherwood Forest survived the Civil War in 1864 when Union soldiers damaged the house, as testified by marks on woodwork and doors. Also unique to the house is the legend of a ghost, known as the Gray Lady, who has been heard rocking in the Gray Room for more than 200 years.

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Sherwood Forest Plantation - Home of President John Tyler

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National Register of Historic Places. Sherwood Forest Plantation's grounds are open 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily. Located on State Rt. 5, 14501 John Tyler Highway, Charles City, VA. 30 minutes from Williamsburg and 45 minutes from Richmond. 804-829-5377. 3 miles west of the courthouse in Charles City County - Tyler Country. John Tyler was the first vice president to ascend to the presidency upon the death of 9th President, William Henry Harrison. For information, please call or write to our office:.

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Ghosts at Sherwood Forest Plantation - Home of President John Tyler

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Ghosts at Sherwood Forest Plantation. The real spirit of Sherwood Forest is the Gray Lady. You can hear her rocking in her chair in the Grey Room holding a child. For over 100 years, almost every person who has lived at Sherwood has had an encounter with the Gray Lady. The most amazing thing happened a few years ago. The Gray Lady's image appeared on the haunted steps. I wish I could authenticate her origins, says Payne Tyler, but I can't. I can tell you this. She is definitely in the house. ...What Payn...