Thursday, July 8, 2010
Cairo West Virginia
The town of Cairo, West Virginia, lies on the banks of the Hughes River in Ritchie County. Cairo is a small town that flourished when the railroad came through town (1850's) and again later when the oil and gas industry began to grow in the area (1890's). When the railroad tracks were taken up, the town of Cairo lost part of its character and a significant part of its heritage.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Antietam
The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
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