Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Charlottesville City Council Strikes 127 Year Tradition in Latest Assault on Confederate History

 

Since the January announcement that Charlottesville City Councilman Kristen Szacos had proposed an ordinance change that would eliminate the Lee-Jackson City Holiday in Charlottesville, we have shared information about the rich Confederate history of the city.  One of my favorite topics is the presentation of a battle flag to the men of Stuart's Horse Artillery, hand sewn by the ladies of Charlottesville by the Mayor and City Council of Charlottesville, after they managed to turn back the Yankee army, against 5 to 1 odds, and save the city from destruction during the Battle of Rio Hill on February 29, 1864.  There is a good summary here:

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  1. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Thanks for the update. Still trying to bring down the Confederacy.
    The attached site mentions Southern Historical Society on Facebook but is
    unavailable for some reason. hmmm
    https://theconservativehillbilly.

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    1. Brock TownsendMarch 5, 2015 at 12:24 AM

      Thanks and don't miss Susan's presentation that I posted today.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 12:30 AM

      I won't. Thanks.

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