Our historian-in-residence, Chris Mackowski, has a new book coming out in a few weeks: Seizing Destiny: The Army of the Potomac’s “Valley Forge” and the Civil War Winter that Saved the Union. Chris co-authored the book with Stafford County historian Al Conner, Jr.
To commemorate George Washington’s birthday, an excerpt of the book is available at Emerging Civil War that talks about this day back in 1863. Both armies saw George Washington as the father of their respective countries–U.S.A. and …
from Elizabeth
George Washington is celebrating his 284th birthday in a couple of weeks, and Ferry Farm is getting ready to celebrate colonial style. Join George at his boyhood home on Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m., with stories on the farm and fun activities including games, crafts, exhibits, the Stone Throw Challenge (if weather permits), history theater, and—of course—a birthday cake!
For more information call 540-370-0732 ext. 22 or email Sherman@gwffoundation.org. Tickets are $5 per adults; 17 & …