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In the Spring of 1865, Federal and Confederate troops remained locked in ferocious combat. As the Federals watched the months go by while entrenched outside of Richmond and Petersburg, it appeared that General Robert E. Lee’s Army had plenty of fight left in it and was willing to fight to the bitter end. That meant for the Federals to end the war, tough decisions would have to be made by a select few individuals with the foresight and wherewithal to make them.Have you ever wondered what went into making these decisive command decisions that helped bring the War in Virginia to a close? Do you wonder what went through the minds of some of the Union Generals and why they conducted their commands the way they did during the Appomattox Campaign? If so, then join us for a candle-lit evening with Union Generals Ulysses S. Grant, Philip Sheridan, and O.C. Ord, brought to life by living historians Brian Withhrow, James Standard, and Mark Day. Moderated by Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society Co-Director Zachary Pittard, you’ll hear period accounts of the final campaign in April 1865 and the roles these three men played leading up to the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia.
David Wooldridge will serenade those in attendance with his banjo 30-40 minutes prior to the commencement of the program, and light refreshments will be offered immediately following the program by the ladies welcoming committee of Cumberland Church.
There is ample parking, with facilities located in the church, so please come out for this unique experience.
Price: Free admission
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1835 Cumberland Road,Farmville, Virginia, United States
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