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Special Event
Event
History at Sunset! Battle in the Balance: Early’s Counterattack at Fredericksburg
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Meet at the Germanna Foundation Visitor Center. 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, Virginia, 22508.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Time:
6:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Walk
90 minutes
Description
A Federal breakthrough during the Battle of Fredericksburg ruptured the Confederate defenses and brought the US Army to the brink of victory. Without permission, Confederate General Jubal A. Early led a counterattack that sparked some of the bloodiest fighting at Fredericksburg, drove the Federals away, and restored the Confederate lines.
Meet on the Fredericksburg Battlefield at Tour Stop 6, Prospect Hill, the southern end of Lee Drive; includes a 1 mile walk over uneven terrain, moderate hills, and thick woods; sturdy shoes, water, and bug spray recommended.
This program is part of the 2023 History at Sunset series. Learn about other History at Sunset programs.