On May 10th of 1862, Stonewall Jackson began to pursue Union forces under General Milroy and General Schenk, north to Franklin West Virginia (Virginia at the time), after his victory at the Battle of McDowell.
A lot of drama would unfold in this valley over the three days that the Union Army would run from Jackson. Citizens and Union soldiers would come under attack from Confederate Guerillas, operating out of the area caves.
I stay the week on an old farm just south of Jackson's Headquarters as I locate key locations related to this pursuit and I explore the way of life of current residents, in an area that has changed little since armies past through these mountains.
Farm House Rental VRBO:
Check out this Vrbo rental:
https://t.vrbo.io/ZQZ0oSkSfDb
Alex - Human Experient:
https://youtu.be/f-d5F9mN8tw?si=RPUDTBVABj9JTUeR
References:
John S Krepps
https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-army-sep-62/army-va-sep-62/1-corps-army-va-sep-62/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93222140/ambrose-meadows#:~:text=He%20was%20killed%20by%20a,in%20the%201st%20WV%20Cav.
Gear:
Sony ZV-E1
Sigma 35mm 1.4 ART
Viltrox 16mm 1.8
Sony A7iii
GoPro Hero 8
Lowepro 450 AW II
DJI Mini
Tascam X8
DJI Wireless mics
Zoom h1n
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