Vol. 6, No. 4
Richmond, Ky.
Camp defenders
Camp Nelson’s troops (left photo) got into the action during the re-enactment of Morgan’s Raid at the Camp’s Civil War Days. The 12th Colored Troops
Heavy Artillery (right) were among the defensive mainstays at the Camp. See story.
Kirkland monument
This sculpture, erected in 1965, depicts the
incident following the Battle of Fredericksburg
(Va.) where a Confederate soldier, Sgt. Richard
Kirkland, risked enemy fire to bring water to the
injured Union soldiers in front of Marye’s Heights.
See story.
‘Over here, men’
Union field commander Jeff Stein directs his troops as the Blue Grass Army Depot’s Battle of Richmond
skirmish concludes. Some of his troops (background) continue to “play dead.” See 'BORA August
attendance sets record' in News in Brief.– Steve Bates photo
It’s self-supporting
This self-supporting stone staircase is one of the
more enhancing features of the Old State Capitol
in Frankfort. The building is expected to be
reopened for tours this fall following renovations.
See story.
Stopping point
The pontoon bridge from Brookport, Ill., to Paducah was the longest built during the Civil War. The
4,000-foot span concluded just east of Fort Anderson (above) on the Ohio River. See story.
Honoring the judge
The Judge Advocate’s Office from Fort Knox laid the traditional wreath at
Judge Joseph Holt’s grave at the 4th Annual Holt House Community Day in
Breckinridge County. Soldiers salute as taps is played. See story.
– Susan Dyer photo
Michigan marker
Visitors took photos of the Michigan marker at Richmond following
dedication ceremonies July 21. Liz Stringer (dark jacket), president of
Michigan's Abraham Lincoln Civil War Roundtable, was among the speakers
at the event. Two Michigan batteries were prominent during the 1862
Battle of Richmond. See story. - Doug Brewer photo
Civil War performance
The Lexington Singers will perform ‘An American
Requiem’ Nov. 9 at Lexington’s Immanuel
Baptist Church. The presentation features
lyrics from Civil War diaries, letters and poetry,
plus popular songs of the Civil War era.
The Lexington Singers is a 180-voice independent
chorus and one of the oldest such groups in the
nation. For more information, call 859-338-9888.
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