Civil War News

Petite Park Honors a Revolutionary Ally
On a gray morning this past Friday, amidst flourishes by a Fort Monroe brass quintet, the presentation of colors by the Churchland High Marine Corps JROTC, welcome remarks, speeches and refreshments, a small granite bench was dedicated at a small, almost-forgotten park in Portsmouth. More >>>

May 21, 2009: Public to get say on Wal-Mart near Civil War battlefield
Wal-Mart's plan to build a Supercenter near a Civil War battlefield has generated nearly 2,000 e-mails to supervisors in this rural county from around the U.S. and as far away as Australia. More >>>