Battle of Stanardsville – Sept. 22-23
The flamboyant, aggressive and publicity-seeking Union commander, General George Armstrong Custer, who later led and died at the infamous Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn was also a Civil War hero 14 years earlier, notably at the battle of Gettysburg.
His style of attack was considered by many to be either reckless or simply foolish, but was always aggressive and decisive.
During the Civil War, Custer, his 1,000 troops and two guns were returning from raids designed to burn bridges and mills and destroy Confederate supply depots in the areas in and around Charlottesville. After a few skirmishes with the rebels, Custer was forced to retreat.
Shortly thereafter, Custer ran into a Confederate General “Jeb” Stuart’s calvary soldiers who had planned a surprise ambush which led to a Confederate victory after a series of attacks and counter-attacks.
Next weekend, you can watch a reenactment of the battle and see how life was, back in Civil War days. With activities such as how to bake bread on a camp fire, military musters and drills, a period fashion show, buggy rides, a formal costumed Southern ball, complete with night artillery fire and period musical performances, there’s something for everyone, even for the non-Civil War buff.
143rd anniversary of the Battle of Stanardsville Reenactment
US-33 E near Amicus Rd. 
Quinque, VA – About 105 miles west of DC. (map it)
Dates and Times – Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 23. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Various events through both days.
Tickets - $7.00 and will be sold at the gate
More Information – Call 434-985-6663.
Photos – Flickr
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