The Battle of Cedar Creek 161st anniversary reenactment begins TOMORROW in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia! Reenactors are setting up camp right now. This is the largest annual reenactment in Virginia! I will be sharing live videos of the encampments and action although it's nothing like being there in person. Hope to see you there! -RJ ALSO, The Battle of Camp Wildcat reenactment is this weekend in Kentucky! Here's a scene from last year. #South #Dixie #livinghistory #historymatters #reenactmen

The Battle of Cedar Creek 161st anniversary reenactment this past weekend. "We fought not for conquest, but to repel the invader from our soil; to shield our families from the ruthless hand of the destroyer." - Confederate Capt. William T. Poague (artillery commander, Rockbridge Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia) In his memoir "Gunner with Stonewall." Poague's battery supported the advance across Cedar Creek. His words echo a common Confederate refrain—home defense—especially poignant in the

Salute! Battle of Cedar Mountain 163rd anniversary Reenactment on Aug 9, 2025 in Rapidan, Virginia! Thank you to the Civil War Historical Impressions, Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation, and everyone else who made this awesome event possible. These American Living History reenactments are a great place to bring family and friends! The last scene of this video is among my favorites. -RJ The Battle of Cedar Mountain (also known as Cedar Run or Slaughter Mountain) was a fierce engagement in Culp